PLANO, Texas–The Cornerstone Credit Union League and America’s Credit Union Museum report they are raising funds to honor Dick Ensweiler by naming the new research library at the museum The Ensweiler Research Library.
A long-time credit union leader, Ensweiler has announced his retirement as CEO of the Cornerstone Credit Union League.
“For the last ten years, Dick has served on the board of America’s Credit Union Museum, serving as a tireless advocate of Credit Unions’ shared history, heritage and values,” said Manchester, N.H.-based America’s Credit Union Museum in a statement. “Three years ago, the Museum launched its Legacy Capital Campaign. Not surprisingly, Dick has served as a leader and spokesperson for the campaign, helping to launch and grow the campaign…After discussions with The Cornerstone Credit Union League about how to best honor Dick upon his retirement, the Museum board has decided to recognize Dick’s legacy with a prominent, permanent place in the Museum by raising funds to name the new Research Library, The Ensweiler Research Library.”
The Research Library will be housed in the CUNA Research Center building and will become the exclusive physical and digital repository of American Credit Union History, according to the Museum.
Credit union professionals, researchers, and writers will have direct access to important documents and artifacts that record the growth, success and impact credit unions have had on the financial prosperity of everyday Americans over the last 100 years, the Museum added.
“Naming the Research Library after Dick is an incredible way to honor his passion, commitment and legacy and gives future generations of credit union leaders an opportunity to benefit from the principles and values of our collective history—beliefs Dick espoused throughout his career,” said the Museum.
America’s Credit Union Museum is located inside the building that housed the country’s first credit union, St. Mary’s Bank.
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