LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Valerie and William C. McGarry upon
the occasion of being selected as 2010 Honorees by RotaCare at its Annu-
al Caregivers' Ball on October 22, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character
who have inspired and brought pride to our majestic Empire State with
their strong contributions to the community and model citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Valerie and William C. McGarry upon the occasion of being selected as
2010 Honorees by RotaCare at its Annual Caregivers' Ball to be held on
Friday, October 22, 2010, at the Tam O'Shanter Club, Brookville, New
York; and
WHEREAS, After 17 years, RotaCare, a non-profit organization, contin-
ues its mission to facilitate free health care for those who have the
most need and the least access to medical care; this vital mission is
accomplished by a dedicated volunteer staff and the financial contrib-
utions of organizations and individuals committed to making health care
available to all in need; and
WHEREAS, Individuals such as William C. McGarry and his wife, Valerie
McGarry, have given not only of their time and energies but also of
their competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently have been
designated for special recognition; and
WHEREAS, With more than 35 years of financial experience in the bank-
ing industry, William C. McGarry, presently serves as Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer of Ridgewood Savings Bank since January of 2010; he
previously served as Chairman, President and CEO (January 2005 - Decem-
ber 2009), as President and CEO (January 2004 - December 2004), and as
President and Chief Operating Officer (January 2001 - December 2003);
and
WHEREAS, William C. McGarry is a board member of the State of New York
Banking Board, a board member of New York Bankers Association (NYBA), an
Executive-in-Residence at the Tobin School of Business at St. John's
University, and a past president and board member of Financial Execu-
tives International; he also has memberships in numerous financial
organizations and is a member of North Hempstead Country Club; he is a
graduate of Herbert H. Lehman College and the Executive Development
Program at Fairfield University; and
WHEREAS, Valerie McGarry has served on PTA Boards for her children's
elementary, middle and high school; she received the Jenkins Award, a
prestigious New York State PTA award that bestows upon the recipient an
honorary Life Membership; up until June 2007 Valerie also worked as a
Special Education Teacher Aide; and
WHEREAS, In Valerie McGarry's spare time she volunteers as a driver
for the elderly through St. Aidan's Parish School Ministry, teaches CCD
for special education students and is a member of the Catholic Daughters
of America; and
WHEREAS, She serves on the Williston Park Public Library Board as
Financial Officer and for two years was the Treasurer for the Williston
Park Rotary Club; Bill and Valerie reside in Williston Park, New York;
and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Valerie and William C. McGarry upon the occasion of being
selected as 2010 Honorees by RotaCare at its Annual Caregivers' Ball on
October 22, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Valerie and William C. McGarry.