LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending John C. Egan upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by the College of Saint Rose on June
23, 2011

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, John C. Egan has given not only of his time and energies but
also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has
been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor John C. Egan
upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the
College of Saint Rose, to be celebrated at its A Community of Excellence
scholarship luncheon on Thursday, June 23, 2011, at Wolfert's Roost
Country Club in Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, John C. Egan has been called upon to contribute his time and
talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given
of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, With a record of more than five decades of service to various
organizations in New York State, John C. Egan is an unparalleled leader
in state government; and
WHEREAS, John C. Egan's distinguished career with the State of New
York spans more than 50 years, including serving as Executive Director
of the Dormitory Authority and Commissioner of the Department of Trans-
portation; he was appointed Commissioner of the New York State Office of
General Services (OGS) in 2007, and previously served as OGS Commission-
er from 1980-1989; and
WHEREAS, He has also served as Chairman of the Harriman Research and
Technology Development Corporation, Executive Director of the New York
State Task Force on High Speed Rail, and Chief Executive Officer of
Albany International Airport; and
WHEREAS, Former President of the Renaissance Corporation of Albany
from 2003-2007, John C. Egan returned to this role in early October
2010; Renaissance Corporation is a philanthropic organization providing
financial support to charitable, literary, scientific, religious and
educational institutions; and
WHEREAS, A member of numerous civic and professional organizations,
John C. Egan has served on the boards of local hospitals, colleges and
community organizations, including St. Peter's Hospital Foundation
Board, Wildwood Programs Advisory Board, Chairman of the Board of the
NYS Trooper Foundation, and Chair of New York State Cultural Education
Trust; and
WHEREAS, John C. Egan is a member of numerous business groups includ-
ing CEG, Chamber of Commerce, The 50 Group, and the American Legion; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, John C. Egan has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which John C. Egan has displayed through-
out 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 celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend John C. Egan upon the occasion of his designation for special

recognition by the College of Saint Rose on June 23, 2011; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to John C. Egan.