LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring THE RIVER REPORTER upon the occasion of
its induction into the Tri-State Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame on May
17, 2014

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 individ-
uals and businesses who devote themselves to the welfare of the communi-
ty and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor THE RIVER
REPORTER upon the occasion of its induction into the Tri-State Chamber
of Commerce Hall of Fame, celebrated at its 24th Annual Spring Banquet
on Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the Best Western Inn at Hunt's Landing;
and
WHEREAS, The Tri-State Chamber of Commerce acts as the local Chamber
of Commerce for the City of Port Jervis and Town of Deerpark, Orange
County, New York, the Borough of Matamoras, Pike County, Pennsylvania,
and the Village of Montague, Sussex County, New Jersey; these three
communities are located in the three fastest growing counties in their
respective states; and
WHEREAS, The purpose of the Tri-State Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame
is to recognize and honor those businesses that have shown dedication to
the Chamber and its mission while improving the quality of life in the
Tri-State area through entrepreneurship, leadership and commitment to
the region's business community; and
WHEREAS, THE RIVER REPORTER, under the administrative leadership of
Laurie Stuart and Breann Cochran, has been selected for this esteemed
honor for its demonstration of innovation and entrepreneurship in busi-
ness, as well as for its integrity, accountability, and strong sense of
business ethics in day-to-day business operations; and
WHEREAS, Laurie Stuart is publisher of THE RIVER REPORTER and has been
with the newspaper since 1977; her belief that promoting dialogue and
engagement can help our communities to shape their own destinies is
manifest not only in the newspaper, but also in her community work as
convener of the Upper Delaware River Roundtable and minister of the
Upper Delaware Unitarian Universalist Fellowship; and
WHEREAS, Breann Cochran is the General Manager of THE RIVER REPORTER;
originally from California, she earned her degree in Business Adminis-
tration from San Diego State University; after working in a B2B role in
Los Angeles, she moved to New York City where she worked in digital
marketing for a luxury retailer; Breann brings a passion for the
outdoors, love of cooking and desire to live in a rural setting to
Sullivan County; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those individ-
uals and businesses 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 THE RIVER REPORTER upon the occasion of its induction into the
Tri-State Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame on May 17, 2014; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to THE RIVER REPORTER.