LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Charles M. Sprock upon the occasion of
his retirement after 50 years of distinguished service to The Rome
Savings Bank

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body seeks to acknowledge those individuals
whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to enhance the stat-
ure of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Charles M. Sprock upon the occasion of his retirement after 50 years of
distinguished service to The Rome Savings Bank; and
WHEREAS, For the past five decades, Charles M. Sprock rendered faith-
ful, conscientious and valuable service to The Rome Savings Bank, begin-
ning his illustrious career as a mortgage clerk; he was then promoted to
teller and continued to rise through the ranks before serving as Presi-
dent, the esteemed position from which he retired; and
WHEREAS, Charles M. Sprock has served as the Bank's President and CEO
for the past 30 years; in this capacity, he served with loyalty, honor
and distinction; and
WHEREAS, In his official acts, Charles M. Sprock was governed by a
keen sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems;
and
WHEREAS, A Rome native, Charles M. Sprock's longtime spirit of commu-
nity involvement was expressed through The Rome Savings Bank's many
philanthropic activities over the years, benefiting numerous organiza-
tions; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Gretchen, their sons,
Charles Sprock Jr. and James T. Sprock, and their two grandsons, all of
whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his
achievements; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure with The Rome Savings Bank, Charles M.
Sprock earned the admiration, esteem and affection of his colleagues;
and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Charles M. Sprock upon the occasion of his retirement after 50
years of distinguished service; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Charles M. Sprock, Rome, New York.