LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Neil Golub upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Sidney R. Rabb Award by the Food Market-
ing Institute

WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in acknowledging the
outstanding achievements of its esteemed residents; and
WHEREAS, Neil Golub was honored by the Food Marketing Institute with
the Sidney R. Rabb Award, its highest honor, during its executive
conference in Phoenix, Arizona, on January 11, 2014; and
WHEREAS, Neil is a graduate of the University of Michigan and Michigan
State University; he also earned a Master's degree from Cornell Univer-
sity and an honorary doctorate for Public Service from Russell Sage
College; and
WHEREAS, He currently serves as Executive Chairman of Price Chopper
Supermarkets; and
WHEREAS, Neil is being recognized for his extraordinary efforts in
revitalizing downtown Schenectady; and
WHEREAS, His selection of downtown Schenectady for Price Chopper's new
multi-million dollar headquarters was a tremendous contribution to
economic development in the city; the building is Gold-certified by the
U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design program and is built on a brownfield site; and
WHEREAS, Neil was also instrumental in the development of Schenectady
2000 and the creation of the Schenectady County Metroplex Development
Authority, which has generated a substantial amount in new private and
public investment and a major upgrade to downtown Schenectady; and
WHEREAS, He is also being recognized for the philanthropic work he
does with his wife, Jane; they have tirelessly contributed their time
and generously contributed to numerous organizations, including the
Anti-Defamation League, United Way, Special Olympics, Breast Cancer
Research Foundation, Double H Ranch, and the Jerry Lewis Muscular
Dystrophy Association telethon; and
WHEREAS, Neil and his beloved wife, Jane, are the proud parents of
Mona Golub, and the loving grandparents of one grandson, Ira; and
WHEREAS, Neil has exhibited the true spirit of this prestigious award
through his tireless dedication and valuable contributions to the commu-
nity; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Neil Golub upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the Sidney R. Rabb Award by the Food Marketing Institute; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Neil Golub.