J2609-2011 Actions

• Jun 17, 2011: ADOPTED
• Jun 17, 2011: REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
• Jun 15, 2011: REFERRED TO FINANCE

J2609-2011 Text

 LEGISLATIVE  RESOLUTION commemorating the 175th Anniversary of The Tomp
 kins Trust Company
 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  leader
 ship 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  commem
 orate the 175th Anniversary of the Tompkins Trust Company; and
 WHEREAS,  Since its inception in 1836 as the Tompkins County Bank, the
 Tompkins Trust Company has stood as one of the oldest buildings  in  its
 community; and
 WHEREAS, With its focus on long-term results for shareholders, custom
 ers  and  communities,  the Tompkins Trust Company has been built on its
 community partnerships, listening to customers' desires and being a good
 employer; and
 WHEREAS, The Tompkins Trust Company's focus  on  conservative  banking
 and  avoiding the potential pitfalls of sub-prime mortgages has kept the
 bank successful and profitable through 175 years of fluctuating economic
 times; and
 WHEREAS, The Tompkins Trust Company has been a good citizen since  its
 inception;  when  called upon, it loaned the state government $25,000 in
 support of fighting the Civil War, and forgave  Ithaca  College's  debts
 during  the  Great  Depression,  when  the college struggled to continue
 running; and
 WHEREAS, More recently,  the  Tompkins  Trust  Company  supported  the
 creation of the Ithaca Commons and Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services,
 in  addition to funding the repair of the clock towers on The Commons in
 exchange for signage; and
 WHEREAS, Moreover, the Tompkins Trust Company employees have for years
 raised money in annual fundraising drives for the United Way  and  Relay
 for  Life, and recently started a Community Shred Day, which offers free
 document shredding services to all; and
 WHEREAS, All the while, the Tompkins Trust Company has maintained  its
 status as the bank with the largest number of accounts in the county and
 consistent profitability as a company; and
 WHEREAS, Known as an exceptional workplace, the Tompkins Trust Company
 employs  a  surprising  amount  of staff members who have recently cele
 brated 50 or 60 years with the company; far  more  have  been  with  the
 company for 25 to 30 years; and
 WHEREAS,  This  Legislative  Body looks favorably upon the strong role
 which institutions such as the Tompkins Trust Company play in  strength
 ening  the social and economic fabric of our communities through provid
 ing growth opportunities for citizens and businesses; now, therefore, be
 it
 RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause  in  its  deliberations  to
 commemorate  the 175th Anniversary of the Tompkins Trust Company, 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 tran
 smitted to the Tompkins Trust Company.

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