WHEREAS it is the intention of the Mayor and Council of Cherry Hill Township to focus attention on noteworthy occasions and individuals; and

WHEREAS Cherry Hill Township has made a commitment to increase economic development, welcome new and existing businesses to the Township, and become a more business-friendly community; and

WHEREAS the Mayor and Council of the Township of Cherry Hill believe that recognition of new businesses within the Township helps to encourage economic growth and reinvestment throughout the community; and

WHEREAS today, we are proud to welcome M&T Bank into our community, along with its 20 employees and a variety of wealth management and other commercial banking services; and

WHEREAS businesses in Cherry Hill often become leaders in our community, and actively contribute to making our community a better place to live, work and play; and

WHEREAS we wish to formally welcome M&T Bank and its management and staff into Cherry Hill, and wish them great success in the months and years to come.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, CHUCK CAHN, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the Township of Cherry Hill, County of Camden, State of New Jersey, do hereby proclaim that we warmly welcome

M&T Bank

into the Township of Cherry Hill, and urge all citizens to join with me and the members of Township Council in welcoming this newest member of our business community.