LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Glens Falls National Bank and Trust
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
Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company upon the occasion of receiv-
ing 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 large business, Glens Falls National Bank and
Trust Company has been helping families and businesses since 1851 and
responding to the financial needs of the people and businesses of the
greater North Country for over 161 years; the bank has 29 locations in
Warren, Washington, Saratoga, Essex and Clinton Counties; and
WHEREAS, As a full service commercial bank offering personal, friendly
service, a commitment to its community and innovative banking programs,
Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company has remained a local finan-
cial leader; it is a five-star superior rated bank by BauerFinancial,
Inc., a national bank rating firm, for 20 consecutive quarters, a past
recipient of a National Award for Community Volunteering from the Ameri-
can Bankers Association and also named to the American Bankers Associ-
ation 2010 Education Foundation Honor Roll for their educational
efforts; 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 Glens Falls National Bank and Trust 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 Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company.