Assembly Resolution No. 685

BY: M. of A. Hawley

HONORING Tompkins Bank of Castile upon the
occasion of its designation as recipient of the 2019
Business of the Year Award by the Genesee County
Chamber of Commerce on March 7, 2020

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the
achievements of those individuals and businesses that contribute
substantially to the economic vitality of their communities, thereby
enhancing economic well-being of the entire 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
Tompkins Bank of Castile upon the occasion of its designation as
recipient of the 2019 Business of the Year Award by the Genesee County
Chamber of Commerce to be celebrated at its 47th Annual Awards Ceremony
on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at the Quality Inn & Suites in Batavia, New
York; and

WHEREAS, Tompkins Bank of Castile is receiving this auspicious award
for its demonstrated growth and commitment to Genesee County; and

WHEREAS, Established in 1869, Tompkins Bank of Castile is committed
to creating long-term value for its clients, communities and
shareholders; and

WHEREAS, Located in Batavia, New York, Tompkins Bank of Castile is a
subsidiary of Tompkins Financial Corporation, which operates a total of
65 banking offices throughout New York and Pennsylvania, including
Genesee, Livingston, Orleans and Wyoming Counties, as well as Rochester
and Buffalo; and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, out of all the banks operating in the United
States today, less than five percent have remained in business as long
as Tompkins Bank of Castile, ranking it amongst the best in the
industry; and

WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of its President and CEO John
McKenna, Tompkins Bank of Castile takes great pride in providing its
clients with the highest-quality financial products and exceptional
service; and

WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to its
community, Tompkins Bank of Castile has given tirelessly of its time and
energies to countless local nonprofit and civic organizations; and

WHEREAS, Over its distinguished 150-year history, Tompkins Bank of
Castile has demonstrated continuous service to the residents and
communities which it serves; and

WHEREAS, The success of Tompkins Bank of Castile is in direct
correlation to the efforts of its hardworking and dedicated staff, whose
involvement is, and always has been, characterized by an impressive
commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of

excellence in all endeavors on behalf of the business and the community
it serves; and

WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body
acknowledges this exceptional business, its contributions to the local
and state economies, and its vibrant role in improving the quality of
life in its community, fully confident that it will continue to enjoy
the sparkling successes it has experienced thus far; now, therefore, be
it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Tompkins Bank of Castile upon the occasion of its designation as
recipient of the 2019 Business of the Year Award by the Genesee County
Chamber of Commerce; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to John McKenna, President and CEO, Tompkins Bank of
Castile, Batavia, New York.