Senate Resolution No. 1435

BY: Senator BRESLIN

HONORING Robert M. Curley upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Third Age
Achievement Award for Business and Volunteerism by
the Senior Services of Albany

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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Robert M. Curley upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the Third Age Achievement Award for Business and Volunteerism by the
Senior Services of Albany, to be celebrated at its 23rd Annual Awards
Luncheon on Friday, May 10, 2019, at Wolferts Roost Country Club in
Albany, New York; and

WHEREAS, Each year, this auspicious event recognizes the
contributions area residents and professionals have made in their
communities during the Third Age of their lives; Robert M. Curley is
truly deserving of this prestigious award; and

WHEREAS, Robert M. Curley began his long and distinguished career in
banking as a teller; at the young of 37, he was named President and CEO
of Key Bank of Long Island, the same position he would hold for three
other subsidiary banks; he was then promoted to Vice Chairman,
overseeing banks from Maine to Alaska; and

WHEREAS, In 1999, Robert M. Curley joined Charter One Bank, as
President for the Northeast; after its merger with Citizens Bank, he
served as Chairman of Citizens Bank, NA, as well as President of its New
York subsidiary; at the age of 62, he was named to the Board of
Berkshire Bank, and Chairman of New York; and

WHEREAS, Devoted to his community, Robert M. Curley has held the
title of Chairman of numerous boards and campaigns, including Catholic
Charities, Coaches Vs. Cancer, Wildwood Programs, Doane Stuart, the
Sports Foundation, Junior Achievement, and the United Way; he has also
been a member of the Boards of Siena College, Double H Ranch, the Center
for Economic Growth, Capitalize Albany, and NYBDC; and

WHEREAS, For his steadfast and unremitting commitment to his
profession and community, Robert M. Curley was the recipient of the
Citizens Laureate Award by the University at Albany Foundation, the
ChangeMaker Award by the Capital Region Chamber of Commerce, and was
elected to the Tech Valley Business Hall of Fame; this remarkable, yet
humble man was also named Executive of the Year by the Albany Business
Review; and

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; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Robert M. Curley upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of the Third Age Achievement Award for Business and Volunteerism by the
Senior Services of Albany; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Robert M. Curley.