LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Renee Abdou-Malta upon the occasion of
her designation as recipient of the 2014 Women of Excellence Award by
the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Renee Abdou-Malta upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the 2014 Women of Excellence Award by the Albany-Colonie Regional Cham-
ber of Commerce; she will be honored at its 23rd Annual Luncheon on
Friday, May 30, 2014, at the Marriott, Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Women of Excellence Awards recognize women who have
achieved success in their professional careers and dedicated themselves
to community service; and
WHEREAS, Renee Abdou-Malta, Vice President, New York Region, ValueOp-
tions Inc., has been chosen as the 2014 Excellence in Management (1-99
Employees) honoree; and
WHEREAS, The Excellence in Management honoree must have evidenced
steady growth and continued development of management and leadership
skills; in receiving this honor, Renee Abdou-Malta has ably demonstrated
her initiative and willingness to take risks, her exceptional ability to
implement creative solutions to challenges, and her talent for seizing
opportunities for herself and the people she manages, creating an
empowering environment that maximizes the potential of the company's
employees; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Renee Abdou-Malta has stood constant
in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, It is the conviction of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence 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
commend Renee Abdou-Malta upon the occasion of her designation as recip-
ient of the 2014 Women of Excellence Award by the Albany-Colonie
Regional Chamber of Commerce; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Renee Abdou-Malta.