November 07, 2011
Newburgh, NY -
David T. Cocks (framed portrait), former president and CEO of
Walden Savings Bank, was posthumously awarded the Joseph A. Bonura
Award for Leadership Excellence at Mount Saint Mary College’s gala,
December 2. Pictured from left: Joseph A. Bonura, David’s daughter
Samantha Cocks and son Brian Cocks, Fr. Kevin Mackin, president of
Mount Saint Mary College, and David’s widow Janice Cocks.
David T. Cocks, president and CEO of Walden Savings Bank, looked
forward to this year’s Mount Saint Mary College Gala Reception.
The president and CEO of Walden Savings Bank was honored to be
selected to receive the Joseph A. Bonura Award for Leadership
Excellence, on Friday, December 2.
“Dave was beloved for his dedication, bettering himself and the
community,” recalled college president Fr. Kevin Mackin. “I’m glad
so many people in the community will be gathering to honor
him.”
David Cocks often said that he was proud to have earned his
degree through the Mount’s evening continuing education program,
and remarked, “I have not had a more rewarding or satisfying moment
than when I held that Mount Saint Mary College diploma in my hands
for the first time”.
Funds raised by the posthumous tribute to David Cocks, who died
in June, will enable the college to provide an affordable
values-based education to thousands of deserving students, many of
whom are the first in their families to attend college.
The Joseph A. Bonura Award for Leadership Excellence is
presented by the college to individuals who, through their
professional accomplishments and approach to management, “have
shown the same commitment to quality, concern for neighbors and
shared prosperity that have exemplified the career and character of
Mr. Joseph Bonura,” another highly esteemed member of the Mount
Saint Mary College community.
Some 250 guests attended the gala in honor of Cocks. The event
raised more than $105,000 in gifts and pledges which will enable
the college to provide an affordable values-based education to
thousands of deserving students, many of whom are the first in
their families to attend college.