LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Hilltop Construction Company upon the
occasion of receiving an Ethics in Business Award from the Adirondack
Samaritan Counseling Center

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the
achievements of those individuals and businesses which substantially
contribute to the economic vitality of their communities and the entire
Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Hilltop Construction Company upon the occasion of receiving an Ethics in
Business Award from the Adirondack Samaritan Counseling Center; and
WHEREAS, Having been in existence since 1983, the Adirondack Samaritan
Counseling Center recognizes the connections of ethical behavior to the
physical, psychological and spiritual health of the community, as
explored in the story of the good Samaritan; the center affirms the
influence of employment practices, business conduct and workplace condi-
tions on mental health; in sponsoring the Ethics in Business Awards, the
center is promoting ethical practices in Warren, Washington, Essex and
Saratoga counties, encouraging local businesses, agencies and individ-
uals to aspire to be considered for the awards; and
WHEREAS, Recognized as a medium-sized business, the Hilltop
Construction Company is led by Thomas George Albrecht, Sr., President
and CEO; he entered into the construction business 36 years ago and has
worked on hundreds of building projects throughout the tri-county area
including such landmarks as Sutton's Market Place, the Adirondack Girl
Scouts building and Sleep Lab; and
WHEREAS, The Hilltop Construction offices are located at 51 Crowley
Road in Hudson Falls; a family business, Tom's wife, Cindy, is the
secretary and treasurer, having been involved since the company's incep-
tion; and
WHEREAS, The Albrecht's daughter April, also works in the office;
their son and son-in-law Tom, Jr., and Daniel, are principal owners and
handle the everyday field operations; and
WHEREAS, Tom Albrecht, Sr. is on the board of directors for the
Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce and Glens Falls Kiwanis; he is
the Past President of the Builders Association, and loves serving the
community in various ways such as: chairman of the Local Crop Walk for
13 years; Advisor for BOCES; volunteering for several charitable
projects; and member of the Hudson Falls United Methodist Church and the
Emmaus community; and
WHEREAS, Tom Albrecht, Sr. is a graduate of Hudson Falls High School
and the BOCES Building Trades program with Hall of Fame merits; he and
his wife, Cindy have a total of three wonderful children and five grand-
children; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions 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 Hilltop Construction Company upon the occasion of receiving an
Ethics in Business Award from the Adirondack Samaritan Counseling
Center; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Thomas George Albrecht, Sr., President and CEO, Hilltop
Construction Company.