LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Kelly Brown Mateja upon the occasion of
her designation as recipient of the Emerging Professional Award by the
Women's Business Council of 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
Kelly Brown Mateja upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the Emerging Professional Award by the Women's Business Council of the
Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce, to be celebrated on Thurs-
day, May 30, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Kelly Brown Mateja is receiving this special award for her
support of, and service to the Women's Business Council of the Albany-
Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, In her capacity as the Director of Programs and Services for
Colonie Senior Service Centers, Inc., Kelly Brown Mateja collaborates
with public, private and non-profit partners to provide critical
programs and services to seniors and caregivers in the Capital Region;
upon finishing graduate school at Clemson University with her Masters in
City and Regional Planning, she embarked on a 10-year career in planning
where she raised a significant amount for public projects through grant
writing, and managed large and complex municipal planning documents and
processes; and
WHEREAS, Kelly Brown Mateja also served on the executive board of the
Capital District Planning Association; in 2009, she transitioned to a
position in the non-profit sector with Colonie Senior Service Centers
(CSSC), where she became involved in local and regional organizations
relating to senior and social services such as the Colonie Senior
Network, the Capital District Senior Options Housing Providers and the
Capital District Senior Issues Forum, where she is a member of the exec-
utive board; and
WHEREAS, In her capacity at CSSC, Kelly Brown Mateja's average day may
involve program planning, development, coordination and implementation;
she also enjoys event planning, fundraising, public speaking and commu-
nity outreach, and getting advice from the seniors she serves; and
WHEREAS, Kelly Brown Mateja is an active member of the Albany-Colonie
Regional Chamber of Commerce; she is also a graduate of the 2009 Leader-
ship Tech Valley program, a mentor in their Executive Mentorship program
and a member of the Communication Committee for the Women's Business
Council; and
WHEREAS, A proud alumnus of SUNY Geneseo, Kelly Brown Mateja is also a
board member of the local charity Support One Family, as well as the
volunteer coordinator for the Colonie Youth Center's Crossings 5k Chal-
lenge, the Shaker Road Elementary PTA President, a past director of the
Shaker Heritage Society Board and a Team Captain for the Albany Running
Mamas; originally from Central New York, she lives in Colonie with her
husband, Rob, and their three children; and
WHEREAS, Kelly Brown Mateja's distinguished record merits the recogni-
tion and respectful tribute of this Legislative Body; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Kelly Brown Mateja upon the occasion of her designation as recipi-

ent of the Emerging Professional Award by the Women's Business Council
of the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Kelly Brown Mateja.