LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Mary Madden upon the occasion of her
designation as the 2011 Business Person of the Year by the POUGHKEEPSIE
JOURNAL and Dutchess Community College

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize individ-
uals who distinguish themselves in their profession and in service to
their community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Mary Madden upon the occasion of her designation as the 2011 Business
Person of the Year by the POUGHKEEPSIE JOURNAL and Dutchess Community
College; and
WHEREAS, The POUGHKEEPSIE JOURNAL Business Person of the Year Award is
presented annually to an individual whose leadership, hard work and
dedication have had a measurable impact on the economic viability and
vitality of the area served by the newspaper; and
WHEREAS, Mary Madden is being presented with this well-deserved award
in recognition and appreciation of her many contributions to Dutchess
County and the surrounding region at the 2011 Business Person of the
Year Award Luncheon being hosted in her honor by the POUGHKEEPSIE JOUR-
NAL and Dutchess Community College at the College on Tuesday, June 7,
2011; and
WHEREAS, Under the direction of CEO Mary Madden, Hudson Valley Federal
Credit Union continues to be a solid and vibrant organization, growing
in total assets, members and branches; since her assumed leadership in
2001, the credit union has tripled in assets; and
WHEREAS, Since 2009, Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union's membership
increased by 15,000 to 240,000 members and the number of checking
accounts rose to 14,000 along with the increase of several additional
branches; and
WHEREAS, An avid community volunteer, Mary Madden currently serves on
the boards of Health Quest, along with the American Heart Association;
she is also involved with Mount Saint Mary College, the Dutchess County
Economic Development Corporation, and the Filene Research Council; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such accomplishment and service are brought to our attention
they should be recognized and celebrated by all the citizens of the
great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Mary Madden upon the occasion of her designation as the 2011
Business Person of the Year by the POUGHKEEPSIE JOURNAL and Dutchess
Community College; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mary Madden.