LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to
proclaim April 22-27, 2013, as Community Bank Week in the State of New
York

WHEREAS, New York's community banks constitute an important part of the
financial services industry, and are vital to the prosperity and vibran-
cy of their communities; and
WHEREAS, Community banks participate in the economic, civic, and
cultural life of the communities which they serve; and
WHEREAS, Community banks are focused on small business lending and
providing access to credit to small businesses; and
WHEREAS, Community banks generate a substantial number of small busi-
ness loans in their communities with both conventional and Small Busi-
ness Administration loans; and
WHEREAS, Small businesses are a crucial element in the growth and
success of the economy in New York State, and community banks are impor-
tant contributors to the success of small businesses; and
WHEREAS, Although community banks have decreased in their numbers,
they remain dedicated to serving the needs of their communities, not
only with financial services but, most importantly, through partic-
ipation in community-based activities; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that
community banks are a critical element to the economy of this great
Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 22-27, 2013, as
Community Bank Week in the State of New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New
York.