LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Paula A. Stopera upon the occasion of
her designation as recipient of the Arthur R. Kapner Spirit of the
Chamber Award by the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those distin-
guished individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Paula A. Stopera upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the Arthur R. Kapner Spirit of the Chamber Award by the Albany-Colonie
Regional Chamber of Commerce, to be celebrated on Thursday, March 10,
2011; and
WHEREAS, Paula Stopera is receiving this special award for her support
of, and service to the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, Paula Stopera joined CAP COM Federal Credit Union in 1980 and
was promoted through the organization to her current position of
President/CEO in 2004; she currently also holds the position of Treasur-
er on the CAP COM FCU Board of Directors and serves on the Board of
Managers of CAP COM Financial Services, LLC; and
WHEREAS, CAP COM is the second largest Credit Union in the Capital
Region and has been recognized as the top Credit Union nationwide for
member satisfaction by the Raddon Financial Group in 2003, 2005 and
2008; this organization has been a recipient of THE BUSINESS REVIEW'S
Best Places to Work Award for many years and has been acknowledged for
being one of the fastest growing companies in the Capital Region; and
WHEREAS, Having a passion in assisting those in need, and by partner-
ing with community organizations, Paula Stopera was instrumental in
creating the CAP COM Cares Foundation; the Foundation's mission is to
nurture the community by supporting public health and wellness, finan-
cial literacy and education as well as children and underprivileged
families; this fine work is all accomplished through the heartfelt
generosity of the staff, volunteers and members of the Credit Union; and
WHEREAS, Nationally, Paula Stopera received the Operations Profes-
sional of the Year award from The Credit Union Executive Society; she is
a member of the New York State CEO Council and the New England Telephone
Credit Union Advisory Council; and
WHEREAS, In the Capital Region, Paula Stopera was elected chairwoman
of the Capital District YMCA, a 83,500-member organization with branches
across the Capital Region; she was named chairwoman in 2010 and will
serve through 2012; she has served on the YMCA Board since 2005; and
WHEREAS, In 2008, Paula Stopera was a proud recipient of the Albany-
Colonie Chamber of Commerce's Women of Excellence Awards and the "Break-
ing the Glass Ceiling Award - Corporation" from Girls, Inc., as well as,
the Hudson Valley Community College Otto V. Guenther Career Achievement
Award; in addition, she was named Professional of the Year by The Credit
Union Association of New York; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, and their two
children, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of her life and
rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Paula Stopera is currently a member
of the Forum for Executive Women and the Board of Directors of The
Center for Economic Growth; and
WHEREAS, Paula Stopera's 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 Paula A. Stopera upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of the Arthur R. Kapner Spirit of the Chamber Award by the Albany-Colo-
nie Regional Chamber of Commerce; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Paula A. Stopera.