Senate Resolution No. 1311

BY: Senator BRESLIN

HONORING Marc T. Macaulay upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Excellence in
Business Award by the University at Albany Alumni
Association

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great Empire State; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Marc T. Macaulay upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the Excellence in Business Award by the University at Albany Alumni
Association to be celebrated with a Gala on May 4, 2019, at Wolfert's
Roost, Albany, New York; and

WHEREAS, This auspicious award recognizes alumni for outstanding
distinction in business for profit; and

WHEREAS, After earning a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting
from the University at Albany (UAlbany) in 1991, Marc T. Macaulay began
his illustrious career as an accounting and auditing savant at KPMG in
Stamford, Connecticut; and

WHEREAS, With boundless energy, an intense work ethic and strong
technical skills, Marc T. Macaulay quickly rose through the ranks; he
became Manager of KPMG's Financial Services practice in New York City in
1996, and served as a Senior Manager in its Department of Professional
Practice (DPP) in 2000; and

WHEREAS, Having had exposure in the Stamford and New York City
offices, as well as the experience of supporting KPMG's senior leaders
in DPP, Marc T. Macaulay learned how to succeed in three unique work
environments; and

WHEREAS, Marc T. Macaulay transferred to the West Coast to lead a
renaissance on a prominent account, during which time he won over both
the client's finance team and KPMG's audit staff in San Francisco; he
became Audit Partner in 2002, before being appointed to lead the
company's Western Area Financial Services Industry Team in 2008; and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, he went on to become the lead global partner
on two of the U.S. firm's most prestigious global audit clients; and

WHEREAS, In 2016, Marc T. Macaulay became KPMG's Cognitive
Technology Audit leader and was responsible for the development and
implementation of a national cognitive technology strategy in support of
the firm's audit practice; in addition, he served as Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC) reviewing partner, KPMG's top technical
designation for audit partners from 2005 to 2018; and

WHEREAS, After retiring from KPMG at the age of 49, Marc T. Macaulay
was recruited by Wells Fargo, where he currently serves as their
Accounting Business Unit Support Leader and Deputy Controller; and

WHEREAS, Marc T. Macaulay is a respected member of the San Francisco
Symphony Board of Governors and California Symphony Board of Directors;
he is a highly trusted partner at the San Francisco Symphony and
previously helped lead the California Symphony in a turnaround, raising
its reputation from a smaller regional orchestra to a force in the Bay
Area's music scene; and

WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to his
community, Marc T. Macaulay serves on the Executive Leadership Team for
the American Heart Association-Bay Area and is an active coach of
various youth athletic programs; and

WHEREAS, It is the custom 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 Marc T. Macaulay upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of the Excellence in Business Award by the University at Albany Alumni
Association; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Marc T. Macaulay.