LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Drue Sanders Custom Jewelers upon the
occasion of its designation as recipient of the Bishop Howard J. Hubbard
Award by Living Resources

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to publicly recognize
those extraordinary organizations and individuals which have made
contributions to the success and progress of society; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor
Drue Sanders Custom Jewelers upon the occasion of its designation as
recipient of the Bishop Howard J. Hubbard Award by Living Resources, to
be celebrated on May 18, 2012, at The Albany Marriott; and
WHEREAS, Living Resources bestows this esteemed award on worthy commu-
nity leaders who have shown an extended history of outstanding support
for people with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, The Bishop Howard J. Hubbard Award is named after the founder
and first President of the Living Resources Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, Drue Sanders is a gifted artist, superb jeweler and highly
successful businesswoman who for 37 years has been primarily focused on
the success of Drue Sanders Custom Jewelers, but she brings the same
passion, professionalism and commitment to helping people in her commu-
nity; and
WHEREAS, Growing up in Albany, Drue Sanders was always a creative
child; when she learned that her high school offered jewelry design
classes, she decided to pursue the offer; though she entered college as
a math and physics major, a summer apprenticeship to jeweler Brian
Faunce changed her career path; she transferred colleges and majors, and
graduated from SUNY Albany with Bachelors and Masters degrees in jewelry
making and metal sculpture; and
WHEREAS, Drue Sanders is a member of both the Albany Chapter of the
Women President's Organization and the Professional Women's Network; in
2003, she received the highest honor of her career, the State of New
York Governor's Award of Excellence as the top working woman artist in
the state; and
WHEREAS, Living Resources has long called Drue Sanders a friend; she
began by serving on the Special Events Committee, and she was later
recruited to sit on the Foundation Board, where she still holds the
position of secretary; over the years, Drue Sanders Custom Jewelers has
generously supported the agency for special events and auctions; and
WHEREAS, Drue Sanders assisted to underwrite the Miller Sanders
Gallery, named in part in memory of her brother, Richard; the gallery,
located at Living Resources main office, offers a permanent showcase for
rotating exhibits of the artwork of students of the Carriage House Arts
Center; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout has been her husband, Dave, who feels
privileged to be a part of her life and rejoices in her achievements;
and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Drue Sanders' distinguished record
merits the recognition and respectful tribute of this Legislative Body;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Drue Sanders Custom Jewelers upon the occasion of its designation
as recipient of the Bishop Howard J. Hubbard Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Drue Sanders.