LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending M&T Bank upon the occasion of its
induction into the SUNY New Paltz School of Business Hall of Fame with
the Dean's Award of Excellence

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that the quality and
character of life in this great Empire State is indelibly enriched by
the faithful efforts of those financial institutions and their leader-
ship who devote their purpose to promoting economic vitality and servic-
ing the public need; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
M&T Bank upon the occasion of its induction into the SUNY New Paltz
School of Business Hall of Fame with the Dean's Award of Excellence at a
ceremony to be held on Thursday, May 7, 2009, at the Wiltwyck Golf Club
in Kingston, New York; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1856, M&T Bank is considered one of the nation's
most highly regarded banks, recognized for its financial strength and
sound management; and
WHEREAS, M&T Bank's parent company, M&T Bank Corporation, is one of
the 20 largest commercial bank holding companies headquartered in the
United States; its customers are able to conduct business in over 700
branches throughout New York, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C.,
Virginia, West Virginia, New Jersey and Delaware; and
WHEREAS, M&T Bank has built its business on a tradition of reliabil-
ity, accuracy, and responsiveness to the needs of its customers and
believes strongly in taking an active role in the communities it serves;
and
WHEREAS, Through the volunteerism of its employees and contributions
made through the bank's philanthropic arm, the M&T Charitable Founda-
tion, M&T supports a diverse range of cultural, civic, education, health
care, human service and youth organizations; and
WHEREAS, Within the Hudson Valley, M&T Bank employees served on
several community boards including the SUNY New Paltz Foundation Board
and Business Advisory Council, the Mohonk Preserve, Bardavon Opera
House, Anderson School and Mid-Hudson Patterns for Progress; and
WHEREAS, In addition, the M&T Charitable Foundation has supported
numerous community organizations and projects in the region such as the
SUNY New Paltz Gala, Business Plan Contest and the Samuel Dorsky Museum
of Art as well as Taste of Hudson Valley, Anderson Educational Founda-
tion and Mill Street Loft; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of its efforts of in-depth magnitude, M&T Bank
was named one of the "Most Generous Companies in America" by BUSINESS
WEEK; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body looks favorably upon the strong role
which institutions such as M&T Bank play in strengthening the social and
economic fabric of our communities through providing growth opportu-
nities for citizens and businesses; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend M&T Bank upon the occasion of its induction into the SUNY New
Paltz School of Business Hall of Fame with the Dean's Award of Excel-
lence; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to M&T Bank.