LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Denise Gonick upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the 2015 Excellence in Management (100+)
Award by The Women's Business Council of the Albany-Colonie Regional
Chamber of Commerce

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 Denise Gonick
upon the occasion of her designation as the recipient of the 2015 Excel-
lence in Management (100+) Award by The Women's Business Council of the
Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce to be celebrated at its 24th
Annual Women of Excellence Luncheon on Thursday, May 28, 2015, at the
Albany Marriott Hotel, Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, Denise Gonick has exhibited the true spirit of this auspi-
cious 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, The Women of Excellence Award acknowledges women in seven
categories: distinguished career, excellence in management (100+ staff
and volunteers), excellence in management (1-99 staff members), excel-
lence in business, excellence in their profession, excellence in sales
or marketing, and emerging professional; and
WHEREAS, Denise Gorda has been employed with MVP Health Care for 20
years; today, she is the first woman to hold the distinguished title of
CEO; and
WHEREAS, In her capacity as CEO, Denise Gonick manages an overall
staff of 1,548 talented and dedicated employees; she also enjoys assist-
ing the members of MVP Health Care; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Denise Gonick has displayed through-
out her life; 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 Denise Gonick upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the 2015 Excellence in Management (100+) Award by The Women's Business
Council of the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Denise Gonick.