Senate Resolution No. 1070

BY: Senator SEWARD

HONORING Mark Golden upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Distinguished
Citizen of the Year Award by the Chenango District,
Baden-Powell Council, Boy Scouts of America

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to take note of
and publicly acknowledge individuals who have distinguished themselves
through their exemplary careers, accomplishments, and purposeful lives
of service to their community; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Mark Golden upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award by the Chenango District,
Baden-Powell Council, Boy Scouts of America, to be celebrated with a
Dinner Banquet on Thursday, May 9, 2019, at the Canasawacta Country
Club, Norwich, New York; and

WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Mark Golden has continually
demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence, and
diligent leadership in his unwavering service to both his community and
profession and consequently has been designated for this most
prestigious honor; and

WHEREAS, Mark Golden, CEO and Co-founder of Golden Artist Colors,
began the company in 1980, with four employees, his father Sam, mother
Adele, and wife Barbara; and

WHEREAS, Originating in a cow barn on his parents' retirement home
in rural Columbus, New York, Golden Artist Colors made and delivered
custom paint colors for artists in Manhattan; and

WHEREAS, Since its humble beginnings, Golden Artist Colors has grown
to a full-time staff of 220, with facilities in both Columbus and
Norwich, New York, and selling products in over 60 countries; and

WHEREAS, In 1997, Mark Golden established The Sam & Adele Golden
Foundation for the Arts to honor his parents; with the mission to serve
as a significant resource for visual artists, the Foundation has donated
to numerous artists and art organizations since its inception; and

WHEREAS, Additionally, in 2010, the Foundation began constructing
the Golden Residence, a 10,000-square-foot living and work space for
invited artists which opened in 2012; and

WHEREAS, The recipient of countless awards and accolades, Mark
Golden was selected as the 1996 Small Business Person of the Year for
New York, and recognized by President Bill Clinton for his activities in
creating a business exemplifying the spirit of Corporate Citizenship,
providing a work environment which values all employees; and

WHEREAS, In 2005, Mark Golden received the NYFA Inspiration Award
and was honored by the Manufacturers Association of Central New York

with a Wall of Fame Award; one year later, he received an award from the
American Institute for Conservation, recognizing his contributions to
the art conservation field; and

WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of Mark Golden, Golden Artistic
Colors was recognized by Inc. Magazine in 2011, as one of the top 50
small businesses to work for; this vital business was also recognized by
Americans for the Arts as a top 10 contributor to the arts in the United
States in 2012; and

WHEREAS, In 2014 Mark Golden received an honorary Doctorate from
Colgate University for his tireless dedication and work in support of
the local and international arts community; and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, this extraordinary man was awarded the 2018
Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Art Materials
Association (NAMTA), and the 2019 Center for Arts Education Champion of
Arts Education Award for being a visionary in the field; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when
individuals 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
honor Mark Golden upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award by the Chenango District,
Baden-Powell Council, Boy Scouts of America; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Mark Golden.