LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring KeyBank upon the occasion of its desig-
nation as recipient of the Corporate Champion Award by the Northeast
Parent & Child Society

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals that are devoted to the welfare of the community
and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
KeyBank upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the Corpo-
rate Champion Award by the Northeast Parent & Child Society along with
GE to be celebrated at the Champions for Children of the Capital Region
at the Hilton Garden Inn in Troy, New York, on Tuesday, May 3, 2011; and
WHEREAS, KeyBank is a model organization for promoting children's
welfare at every level; its contributions include corporate giving,
strategic support, individual donations and volunteerism; and
WHEREAS, One of the largest financial institutions in the country and
the largest in the Capital Region, KeyBank, has helped to build its
community since being chartered in 1825, as the Commercial Bank of Alba-
ny; and
WHEREAS, With over 50 local branches, and an unparalleled history of
local philanthropy, KeyBank has touched the lives of many of the citi-
zens of this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, KeyBank maintains a strategy of emphasizing financial educa-
tion and workforce development as keys to economic self-sufficiency;
their financial literacy programs for young people help instill life
skills to a population in need; and
WHEREAS, KeyBank makes significant contributions every year to
programs and services for Capital District children in need; among those
benefiting from KeyBank's kindness and generosity are Big Brothers Big
Sisters, the Children's Museum of Science and Technology, the New York
State Museum, St. Anne's Institute, the Ronald McDonald House, the
Different Way Learning Center, the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Northeast
Parent & Child Society; and
WHEREAS, In addition to its support of the youth and families of
Northeast Parent & Child Society by way of sponsoring events, board
membership, and generous support, KeyBank offers the use of its branches
as collection sites for diapers for children of homeless families, as
well as providing coats, hats and gloves for needy children in Head
Start programs; and
WHEREAS, In so effectively carrying out its mission, and demonstrating
the value of concern for children's welfare, KeyBank truly is a champion
for all children as well as a solid cornerstone of the community; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor KeyBank upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the
Corporate Champion Award by the Northeast Parent & Child Society; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to KeyBank.