LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor David A. Paterson to
proclaim October 21, 2010, as International Credit Union Day in the
State of New York

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor and pay trib-
ute to those successful financial institutions that have had a profound
impact on the residents of this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to memorial-
ize Governor David A. Paterson to proclaim October 21, 2010, as Interna-
tional Credit Union Day in the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, This special occasion is to also recognize Family First
Federal Credit Union; this great organization will join more than 177
million credit union members over the world, including 4.3 million
members in the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Family First Federal Credit Union and the Credit
Union Association of New York will host the Family First Fun Fall
Festival on Saturday, October 23, 2010, in Webster, New York; and
WHEREAS, Credit unions are individual, independent cooperatives found-
ed by people working together towards economic advancement, uniting
people seeking a way to improve their future; and
WHEREAS, Credit unions call for the pooling of personal resources and
leadership abilities for the good of the cooperative, encourage a regu-
lar habit of saving so those in need may borrow, and foster the desire
to repay loans so members may have access to credit when it is required;
and
WHEREAS, More than 150 years ago, the idea of forming a credit union
caught hold in Germany; today credit unions empower people to improve
their economic situations in 96 nations around the world, through over
49,000 credit unions currently serving the financial needs of 177
million members, including 4.3 million members in over 500 credit unions
throughout New York State; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
recognize the many valuable contributions credit unions have made to New
York State's communities and to honor and express appreciation for the
continued service and commitment of credit unions throughout the world;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor David A. Paterson to proclaim October 21, 2010, as
International Credit Union Day in the State of New York; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable David A. Paterson, Governor of the State of New
York, Family First Federal Credit Union, and the Credit Union Associ-
ation of New York.