2013-J3072
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Cap Com Federal Credit Union upon the
occasion of its designation as the No.1 Midsize Employer in the Capital
Region by ALBANY TIMES UNION Top Workplaces 2013
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor those busi-
nesses within the State of New York which distinguish themselves through
outstanding professional behavior, corporate innovation, and enduring
commitment to the community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Cap Com Federal Credit Union upon the occasion of its designation as the
No.1 Midsize Employer in the Capital Region by ALBANY TIMES UNION Top
Workplaces 2013, which was celebrated at the Top Workplaces Awards Gala
on Thursday, April 18, 2013, at The Desmond in Colonie, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Top Workplaces Program recognizes companies whose working
environments inspire employees and give them room to do their best work;
the Top Workplaces are determined based solely on employee feedback as
provided on surveys; and
WHEREAS, Cap Com Federal Credit Union has earned this meritorious
designation due to its employees' overwhelming belief that the company
encourages a caring, collaborative work environment; and
WHEREAS, Cap Com Federal Credit Union began in 1953 as the Capital
District Telephone Employees Federal Credit Union, based in Schenectady,
New York; it is a full service financial institution, with 277 employees
and 90,000 members, providing services to anyone who lives, works or
plays in the Capital Region; and
WHEREAS, Cap Com Federal Credit Union's unmatched commitment to
providing excellent service to its members and the community is
reflected in its workplace; the company recognizes that if it expects
its employees to treat customers like family, it must treat its employ-
ees the same; and
WHEREAS, A significant contributor to Cap Com's laudatory work culture
is its commitment to community involvement, embodied by the work of its
Cap Com Cares Foundation; and
WHEREAS, Over its 10-year history, Cap Com Cares Foundation has made
significant contributions to organizations such as the American Cancer
Society, American Heart Association, Capital District YMCA, Seton
Health, American Red Cross, Colonie Senior Services Center and Hudson
Valley Community College; it also awards more than $50,000 in scholar-
ships to college-bound students each year; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when businesses
of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention,
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 Cap Com Federal Credit Union upon the occasion of its desig-
nation as the No.1 Midsize Employer in the Capital Region by ALBANY
TIMES UNION Top Workplaces 2013; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Cap Com Federal Credit Union.