LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Stephen M. Martini upon the occasion of
his designation as recipient of a Stakeholders Founders Award to be
celebrated at the Stakeholders' 2014 GOBY Awards Ceremony on April 23,
2014

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain
extraordinary individuals it wishes to recognize for their valued
contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly
acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among
us all; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Stephen M.
Martini upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Stake-
holders Founders Award to be celebrated at the Stakeholders' 2014 GOBY
Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at the GE Theatre at Proc-
tors, Schenectady, New York; and
WHEREAS, This illustrious award is bestowed upon board members and
staff of the Stakeholders, Inc. who had an early and influential impact
on the formation and success of Stakeholders; and
WHEREAS, Born in Albany, New York, Stephen M. Martini attended Chris-
tian Brothers Academy where he earned the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in
the ROTC program; he received a Bachelor of Science degree from Manhat-
tan College where he majored in Biology and Pre-Medical studies; and
WHEREAS, Upon his graduation, Stephen M. Martini began his career on
Wall Street at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as a Specialist Trad-
er; he then became a Vice President at Barclay's Capital, and later,
Goldman Sachs; and
WHEREAS, In 2010, Stephen M. Martini returned to his hometown to focus
on a career in finance; he is the former Director of Fiscal Operations
for the Albany County Nursing Home, and currently serves as the Stake-
holders' Chief Financial Officer; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Stephen M. Martini has displayed
throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Stephen M. Martini upon the occasion of his designation as recipi-
ent of a Stakeholders Founders Award at the Stakeholders' 2014 GOBY
Awards Ceremony on April 23, 2014; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Stephen M. Martini.