Senate Resolution No. 1436

BY: Senator BRESLIN

HONORING Paula A. Stopera upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the Third Age
Achievement Award for Business 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
Paula A. Stopera upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the Third Age Achievement Award for Business 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; Paula A. Stopera is
truly deserving of this prestigious award; and

WHEREAS, A native of the Capital District, Paula A. Stopera is a
graduate of Cohoes High School and attended both Hudson Valley Community
College and Russell Sage College; and

WHEREAS, In 1980, Paula A. Stopera began her long and distinguished
career in the bank industry as a teller at CAP COM Federal Credit Union;
through the years, she rose through the ranks, eventually becoming
President and CEO in 2005, the position from which she officially
retired in 2019; and

WHEREAS, Throughout her tenure, Paula A. Stopera has diligently
worked to make CAP COM succeed; through her tireless efforts, the credit
union has grown from nine employees in one location to 400 employees and
11 locations; she also established the Cap Com Cares Charity, which has
logged over 30,000 volunteer hours, and donated significant funds to
numerous local groups; and

WHEREAS, Paula A. Stopera is actively involved with several Capital
Region organizations, and served as Chair of the Capital District
Chamber of Commerce, Treasurer and Director of the YMCA of the Capital
District, and co-Chair of the 2018 American Red Cross Fire and Ice Ball;
and

WHEREAS, For her steadfast and unremitting commitment to her
profession and community, Paula A. Stopera was the recipient of numerous
awards and accolades including the Arthur Kapner Spirit Award by the
Capital Region Chamber of Commerce, the Women in Excellence Award by the
Women's Business Council, the 2008 Outstanding Professional Award by the
Credit Association of New York, and the Mary E. Brizell Building a

Senior Community Colonie Spirit Award by the Colonie Senior Services
Center; 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 Paula A. Stopera upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of the Third Age Achievement Award for Business by the Senior Services
of Albany; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Paula A. Stopera.