LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Horizons, GHS and Visions Federal Credit
Unions upon the occasion of their designation as recipients of the Dora
Maxwell Social Responsibility Award from the Credit Union Association of
New York

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 service
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 honor
Horizons, GHS and Visions Federal Credit Unions upon the occasion of
their designation as recipients of the Dora Maxwell Social Responsibil-
ity Award from the Credit Union Association of New York; and
WHEREAS, The Credit Union Association of New York has served as the
trade association for the state's credit unions for 93 years; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious award, named after Dora Maxwell, a credit
union pioneer, who worked with several organizations to improve the
living standards of the poor and needy, honors credit unions for their
involvement in community activities or projects; and
WHEREAS, GHS Federal Credit Union was recognized for their "Holiday
Celebration with Santa," which provided free entertainment to local area
children during the holiday season, a time when many families were
facing repercussions from the economic recession; GHS won their first
place award in the $100-$200 million asset category; and
WHEREAS, Horizons Federal Credit Union was cited for providing food,
winter coats, boots and accessories to children in need at the Horace
Mann Elementary School; Horizons won their first place award in the
$50-$100 million asset category; and
WHEREAS, Visions Federal Credit Union was honored with a second place
award in the over $500 million asset category for their Seniors Expo;
throughout the expo, seniors visited numerous exhibitor booths for
information valuable to their generation and participated in seminars on
pertinent topics; and
WHEREAS, GHS and Visions Federal Credit Unions also received first
place Louise Herring Awards for Philosophy in Action in their $50-$250
and over $250 million asset categories, respectively; this award honors
credit unions for their practical application of the "people helping
people" philosophy that is the hallmark of the credit union movement;
and
WHEREAS, GHS was recognized for their free Shred Day, which provided
the community a means of properly disposing of confidential papers to
avoid any threats of identity theft; and
WHEREAS, Visions received their award for creating a new website which
provides products and services designed to help Gen Y'ers save time and
money; and
WHEREAS, The competition is named after Louise McCarren Herring, a
credit union pioneer, who believed that the operational application of
credit union philosophy helped better people's lives; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body looks favorably upon the strong role
which institutions such as Horizons, GHS and Visions Federal Credit
Unions play in strengthening the social and economic fabric of our
communities through providing growth opportunities for citizens and
businesses; and
WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to honor and pay
tribute to those successful financial institutions that have had a

profound impact on the residents of this great Empire State; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Horizons, GHS and Visions Federal Credit Unions upon the occasion
of their designation as recipients of the Dora Maxwell Social Responsi-
bility Award from the Credit Union Association of New York; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Horizons, GHS and Visions Federal Credit Unions.