LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Jeremy M. Jacobs for his accomplishments
as the owner of the National Hockey League's Boston Bruins and as a
business owner and philanthropist

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize those individuals within our midst who have contributed great-
ly to the quality of our lives by providing exceptional leadership and a
commitment to excellence; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Jeremy M. Jacobs for his accomplishments as the owner of the National
Hockey League's Boston Bruins and as a business owner and philanthro-
pist, to be celebrated at the New York State Capitol on Tuesday, January
24, 2012, in Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, A resident of East Aurora, New York, Jeremy Jacobs is the
owner of the 2011 Stanley Cup Champion Boston Bruins and is Chairman and
CEO of Delaware North Companies, one of the world's leading hospitality
and food service companies; and
WHEREAS, For more than 40 years, Jeremy Jacobs has led Delaware North
Companies, ranking it as one of the largest and most admired privately
held companies in North America with a significant amount in annual
revenue and 55,000 associates serving half a billion customers in the
United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom;
and
WHEREAS, The Delaware North Companies operations include global sports
stadiums and arenas, worldwide airports, destination resorts, national
and state parks and gaming and entertainment venues; and
WHEREAS, Owner of the Boston Bruins for more than 30 years, Jeremy
Jacobs is one of the most respected sports business leaders in the
world; he has served as Chairman of the NHL Board of Governors since
2007, and currently serves on its Executive Committee; this prominent
businessman is frequently cited as one of the most influential people in
sports business; and
WHEREAS, A leading advocate for tourism in the United States, Jeremy
Jacobs has served on the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board for 15
years; in addition, he is extensively involved in numerous charitable
efforts, most recently donating a significant amount to Roswell Park,
one of the nation's most respected cancer institutes; he also gives a
record donation to the University of Buffalo in an effort to establish
the Jacobs Institute supporting world-class heart and vascular care,
research and teaching; and
WHEREAS, Jeremy Jacobs is a member of the Jeremiah Wilbank Society as
a result of the support for the Boys and Girls Club of America; over the
past few years, Delaware North Companies and the Jacobs family have
given back substantially to the communities where his company operates;
and
WHEREAS, An alumnus of the University of Buffalo's School of Manage-
ment and the Harvard School of Business Advanced Management Program,
Jeremy Jacobs holds honorary doctorates from the University at Buffalo,
Canisius College, and Johnson and Wales University; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
pay tribute to Jeremy Jacobs for his substantial contributions to the
economic vitality of the the State of New York and his true commitment
to philanthropy; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Jeremy M. Jacobs for his accomplishments as the owner of the

National Hockey League's Boston Bruins and as a business owner and
philanthropist; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jeremy M. Jacobs.