Senate Resolution No. 3354
BY: Senator GRIFFO
COMMEMORATING the 70th Anniversary of AmeriCU
Credit Union, Rome, New York
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that the quality
and character of life in this great Empire State is indelibly enriched
by the faithful efforts of those financial institutions and their
leadership who devote their purpose to promoting economic vitality and
service the public need; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commemorate the 70th Anniversary of AmeriCU Credit Union, Rome, New
York; and
WHEREAS, In honor of this remarkable milestone, AmeriCU Credit
Union's employees turned back time with a 1950s style celebration;
members enjoyed classic 1950s giveaways such as yoyos, gumballs, and
sock-hop themed magnets; and
WHEREAS, AmeriCU Credit Union began in 1950, when a few civilian
employees of Griffiss Air Force Base threw less than 100 dollars on a
table and formed the previously named Griffiss Employees Credit Union;
and
WHEREAS, Since those humble beginnings, AmeriCU Credit Union has
grown to be among the top credit unions in the country, serving more
than 140,000 members and growing to a multi-billion-dollar company; and
WHEREAS, Although this extraordinary credit union has grown
tremendously, AmeriCU has stayed true to its roots as a community-based,
not-for-profit financial cooperative; and
WHEREAS, The success of AmeriCU Credit Union is in direct
correlation to the efforts of its President and CEO, Ron Belle, who has
been a long time member of the credit union, and his staff, whose
involvement is, and always has been, characterized by an impressive
commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of
excellence in all endeavors on behalf of this vital institution and the
community it serves; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when
institutions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our
attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens
of the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 70th Anniversary of AmeriCU Credit Union, Rome, New
York, and to wish this financial institution continued success in its
vital work on behalf of its customers; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Ron Belle, President and CEO, AmeriCU Credit Union.
