LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring David M. Buicko upon the occasion of
receiving a President's Award from the Capital District YMCA

WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in acknowledging its
esteemed residents who have distinguished themselves in their community;
and
WHEREAS, David M. Buicko will be honored with a President's Award from
the YMCA during its annual President's Award Dinner to be held at the
Albany Marriott on April 24, 2012; and
WHEREAS, David is the honoree representing the Schenectady YMCA; and
WHEREAS, He is a graduate of Siena College and a Certified Public
Accountant (CPA); and
WHEREAS, David was a successful CPA for C.L. Marvin & Co., P.C. before
beginning a distinguished career with the Galesi Group in 1982; and
WHEREAS, He has served in a variety of positions with Galesi, includ-
ing Chief Financial Officer, and has served as Chief Operating Officer
since 1986; and
WHEREAS, David also serves as President of Distribution Unlimited,
Inc., one of the largest logistics companies in the northeast United
States; and
WHEREAS, He has participated in the acquisition and development of
over 10,000,000 square feet of office and industrial real estate, in
addition to over 20,000 apartment units; and
WHEREAS, David has worked with the New York State Energy Research and
Development Authority in utilizing programs to assist New York State in
meeting its energy goals, reducing energy consumption, promoting the use
of renewable energy sources, and protecting the environment; and
WHEREAS, He has been honored by the Albany TIMES UNION as one of the
"Dozen Who Make a Difference," and by the Chamber of Commerce as Execu-
tive of the Year in 1996 and 2006; and
WHEREAS, David contributes his time to many local professional,
economic development, charitable organizations, and privately held
companies; he is currently Director and Past Chair of the Center for
Economic Growth and Chairman of Green Earth Technologies; and
WHEREAS, He has exhibited the true spirit of the YMCA's President's
Award through his tireless dedication to the community; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations, to
honor David Buicko upon the occasion of receiving a President's Award
from the Capital District; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to David Buicko.