LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Joan R. Hayner, CPA, CMPE upon the occa-
sion of her designation as recipient of the Excellence in Management
100+ 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 Joan
R. Hayner, CPA, CMPE upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of the Excellence in Management 100+ Award by the Women's Business Coun-
cil of the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce, to be celebrated
on Thursday, May 30, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Joan Hayner 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, Joan Hayner began her career in the field of public account-
ing and joined CapitalCare Medical Group, the region's largest independ-
ently operated primary care practice in 1997 as Controller; she was
quickly promoted to Chief Financial Officer and then to Chief Adminis-
trative Officer in 2000, and again on January 1, 2004, as Chief Execu-
tive Officer; and
WHEREAS, With her guidance, CapitalCare has experienced sustained
growth and success; this growth is measurable by criteria including the
number of medical practitioners and practice sites, expansion of
services, and increase in total revenue and profitability; and
WHEREAS, A past recipient of the Capital District BUSINESS REVIEW'S 40
Under Forty Award, and a graduate of the Capital Leadership Class of
2005, Joan Hayner was named the 2011 Outstanding Executive of the Year
by the Capital District BUSINESS REVIEW'S Women Who Mean Business
Awards; she is a member of the Albany Chapter of the Women's Presidents
Organization (WPO), board member of the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber
of Commerce, and the Center for Economic Growth (CEG), and has been a
steering committee member of the Tech Valley Leadership program; and
WHEREAS, Joan Hayner is a Past President of both the northeast (Alba-
ny) chapter and New York State Boards of the New York State Medical
Group Management Association (MGMA); she has gained recognition for
CapitalCare as a "Better Performing Practice" by the MGMA in all catego-
ries measured for the past 12 years; and
WHEREAS, When not engaged in her professional or charitable pursuits,
Joan Hayner spends time with another of her passions, competitive ball-
room dancing; after a 23-year hiatus from dancing, she returned to the
world of ballroom dance through the Fred Astaire Studio in Latham; and
WHEREAS, Since returning to dance in June of 2007, she has competed in
several competitions, including twice at the Cross Country National
Dancesport Competition in Las Vegas, Nevada, where she and her partner
won 36 first places, and the nationally and internationally acclaimed
Ohio Star Ball in Columbus, Ohio, where she and her partner advanced to
the finals in six events, a major accomplishment for a first-time
attendee; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her family, all of whom feel
privileged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, Joan Hayner'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 Joan R. Hayner, CPA, CMPE upon the occasion of her designation as
recipient of the Excellence in Management 100+ 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 Joan R. Hayner, CPA, CMPE.