LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Sage Rutty
and Company, Inc., in Rochester, New York, on June 13, 2015

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize the
achievements of those individuals and businesses which substantially
contribute to the economic vitality of their communities and the entire
Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to commem-
orate the 100th Anniversary of Sage Rutty and Company, Inc., in Roches-
ter, New York, on Saturday, June 13, 2015; and
WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body acknowl-
edges this exceptional business and its contributions to the local and
State economies, fully confident it will continue to enjoy the sparkling
successes it has experienced thus far; and
WHEREAS, Throughout an entire Century of dramatic global change,
Rochester-based financial services firm Sage Rutty and Company, Inc.,
has maintained an unwavering commitment to its values of trust, partner-
ship, integrity, and hard work; and
WHEREAS, Even during tough economic times, this adherence to tradition
has driven Sage Rutty and Company's success in creating and preserving
wealth for generations of Rochester's families; and
WHEREAS, June 13, 2015, marks Sage Rutty and Company's 100th Anniver-
sary; as the region's oldest locally owned financial services company,
the firm has overcome countless economic obstacles to remain strong and
support their clients' financial goals; and
WHEREAS, The company evolved from its original inception in 1915, as
Sage Wolcott & Steele into Sage Rutty and Company, which it became in
1937; a consistent, trustworthy and goal-oriented strategy of wealth
accumulation, management and growth have remained central to its
success; and
WHEREAS, Sage Rutty and Company has successfully guided families
through the Great Depression, the transformation of the New York State
and global economy, major advances in technology, multiple global
conflicts and dramatic societal shifts; and
WHEREAS, Today, Sage Rutty and Company has a time-honored relationship
with Rochester, and the entire State of New York, and is proud to count
a number of second and even third-generation clients among those they
continue to serve; and
WHEREAS, Currently, Sage Rutty and Company is comprised of 55 employ-
ees, and manages $1.8 billion in assets; and
WHEREAS, In New York State's long tradition of supporting its work-
force, Sage Rutty and Company has been recognized as one of America's
Best Places to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute; the business
has been named to this list for two consecutive years, and in February
of 2015, they were ranked second among the Nation's best small and medi-
um-sized financial services companies to work for; and
WHEREAS, Sage Rutty and Company has built a workplace where employees
feel empowered, have fun and support each other, as well as the communi-
ty in which they work and live; and
WHEREAS, This dynamic company is committed to the Rochester community,
and they are generous contributors to numerous organizations which make
the city so amazing and caring; Sage Rutty and Company sponsors the Sage
Rutty Tour de Cure, which benefits the American Diabetes Association,
and they are proud supporters of the Rochester Business Ethics Awards,
Al Sigl Center, Memorial Art Gallery, and the United Way of Rochester;
and

WHEREAS, Under the luminous leadership of Chairman/President, Wayne F.
Holly, Sage Rutty and Company, Inc. is looking forward to its next 100
years of helping Rochester families remain financially secure; they are
empowering their employees to help drive the direction of the firm to
set the table for the start of the next Century of excellence at Sage
Rutty and Company, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize those
businesses within the State of New York which contribute to the economic
health and vitality of the communities they serve; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Sage Rutty and Company, Inc., in
Rochester, New York, on June 13, 2015; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Wayne F. Holly, Chairman/President, Sage Rutty & Company,
Inc.