LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring William M. Mooney, Jr. upon the occasion
of his designation as recipient of the Leader of Distinction Award by
the YWCA of White Plains and Central Westchester

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors and
community service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues,
friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
William M. Mooney, Jr. upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of the Leader of Distinction Award by the YWCA of White Plains and
Central Westchester; this auspicious occasion will be celebrated at the
organization's "In the Company of Women" event, to be held on Friday,
May 6, 2011, at the Rye Town Hilton in Rye, New York; and
WHEREAS, With over 30 years experience in the banking industry,
William M. Mooney, Jr. has served in senior executive capacities at
Independence Community Bank, Union State Bank and Chemical Bank; and
WHEREAS, As President of the Westchester Partnership for Economic
Development and past Chairman of the United Way of Westchester, William
M. Mooney, Jr. has also had an extensive career serving the non-profit
community; and
WHEREAS, In addition, William M. Mooney, Jr. served as Chairman of St.
Thomas Aquinas College, St. Agnes Hospital, the Board of Dominican
Sisters and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; he has also participated
in community development projects in Nicaragua with "Bridges to Communi-
ty"; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, William M. Mooney, Jr.
has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor, and has earned the
respect and admiration of his colleagues, family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which William M. Mooney, Jr. has displayed
throughout his life; 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 recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire
State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor William M. Mooney, Jr. upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the Leader of Distinction Award by the YWCA of White Plains
and Central Westchester; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to William M. Mooney, Jr.