Senate Resolution No. 5404

BY: Senator BRESLIN

HONORING Nancy R. Martin upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the 2018 Distinguished
Career Award by the Women's Business Council of the
Capital Region Chamber

WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of
certain extraordinary individuals it wishes to recognize for their
valued contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly
acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among
us all; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Nancy R.
Martin upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2018
Distinguished Career Award by the Women's Business Council of the
Capital Region Chamber to be celebrated at its 27th Annual Women of
Excellence Luncheon on Thursday, May 31, 2018, at the Albany Marriott
Hotel, Albany, New York; and

WHEREAS, The Women's Business Council (WBC) diligently works to
promote the full participation and leadership of women at all levels in
the workplace, the community and government; it also develops programs
which provide opportunities for women to learn and network as well as
share their expertise with each other and to address the unique issues
of women in business; and

WHEREAS, The Women of Excellence Award acknowledges women in seven
categories: Distinguished Career, Emerging Professional, Excellence in
Business, Excellence in Business Development, Excellence in Management,
and Excellence in the Professions; and

WHEREAS, Nancy R. Martin has exhibited the true spirit of this
auspicious award through her impressive professional success and her
tireless dedication to both her community and her family; this
remarkable woman is helping to shape the future of the residents of the
Capital Region and throughout the State of New York; and

WHEREAS, Nancy R. Martin is the owner/operator of Nancy R. Martin
Consulting and is retired from GE Global Research where she served as
the Manger of Technical Development; and

WHEREAS, Thirty-five years ago, Nancy R. Martin began her long and
distinguished career with GE as one of the few women in the Edison
Program, which trains the company's new engineering employees; and

WHEREAS, As the Edison Program's leader, Nancy R. Martin oversaw
1,000 employees in 60 locations, and was instrumental in creating a
gender-balanced program across the globe; she was a champion for
inclusiveness in the workplace, and was always willing to listen or talk
to anyone; and

WHEREAS, While working at GE, Nancy R. Martin proudly balanced her
busy career with her role as a loving mother, wife and friend; and

WHEREAS, After her retirement from GE in December of 2017, Nancy R.
Martin started her own consulting firm to spread the word about the
importance of education, diversity, and kindness in the corporate world;
and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, 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
honor Nancy R. Martin upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of the 2018 Distinguished Career Award by the Women's Business Council
of the Capital Region Chamber; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Nancy R. Martin.