LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the William F. Carroll Agency upon the
occasion of its induction into the Tri-State Chamber of Commerce Hall of
Fame on May 17, 2014

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those individ-
uals and businesses who devote themselves to the welfare of the communi-
ty and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor the William F.
Carroll Agency upon the occasion of its induction into the Tri-State
Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame, celebrated at its 24th Annual Spring
Banquet on Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the Best Western Inn at Hunt's
Landing; and
WHEREAS, The Tri-State Chamber of Commerce acts as the local Chamber
of Commerce for the City of Port Jervis and Town of Deerpark, Orange
County, New York, the Borough of Matamoras, Pike County, Pennsylvania,
and the Village of Montague, Sussex County, New Jersey; these three
communities are located in the three fastest growing counties in their
respective states; and
WHEREAS, The purpose of the Tri-State Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame
is to recognize and honor those businesses that have shown dedication to
the Chamber and its mission while improving the quality of life in the
Tri-State area through entrepreneurship, leadership and commitment to
the region's business community; and
WHEREAS, The William F. Carroll Agency has been selected for this
esteemed honor for its demonstration of innovation and entrepreneurship
in business, as well as for its integrity, accountability, and strong
sense of business ethics in day-to-day business operations; and
WHEREAS, Located in Port Jervis, New York, the William F. Carroll
Agency is owned and operated by Declan Carroll, who has more than 40
years of experience in this family owned insurance business; the company
is licensed in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, With a passion for his life's work in the Insurance Industry,
Declan Carroll has been a steadfast advocate for the tri-state area and
makes it his responsibility as a business owner to support a strong
environment for every business; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, under the luminous direction of Declan Carroll,
the William F. Carroll Agency has used a one-on-one business model for
decades, making it a point to know each and every customer and their
needs; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence 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 the William F. Carroll Agency upon the occasion of its induction
into the Tri-State Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame on May 17, 2014; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Declan Carroll, William F. Caroll Agency, Port Jervis, New
York.