Senate Resolution No. 23

BY: Senator BRESLIN

HONORING the Rensselaer County Chamber of Commerce
upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of
the Champion of Community Action Award by the
Commission on Economic Opportunity on September 19,
2018

WHEREAS, It is the custom 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
individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the community
and its citizenry; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
the Rensselaer County Chamber of Commerce upon the occasion of its
designation of the Champion of Community Action Award by the Commission
on Economic Opportunity, to be celebrated at its Annual Community Action
Luncheon on Wednesday, September 19, 2018, at the Hilton Garden Inn in
Troy, New York; and

WHEREAS, The Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO) was formed in
1965 as a private non-profit Community Action Agency; today, there are
over 1,100 Community Action Agencies across the country which were
created after Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Economic Opportunity Act in
1964; and

WHEREAS, Since its inception, CEO has strived to change lives, make
a difference in the local community and give people in need the tools
necessary to lift themselves out of poverty by creating partnerships and
developing opportunities for social and economic growth and empowerment
in individuals, families and communities through its five core areas:
Family and Education Support, Early Childhood Education, Employment and
Financial Education, Healthy Homes, and Health and Wellness; and

WHEREAS, Under the luminous leadership of President Kate Manley, the
Rensselaer County Chamber of Commerce is receiving this auspicious award
in recognition of its steadfast dedication to supporting the work of
various non-profit organizations, businesses and members of its
community, and for its role in making the county a better place for its
residents to live, work and play; and

WHEREAS, The success of the Rensselaer Chamber of Commerce is in
direct correlation to the efforts of its administration, staff and
members whose involvement is, and always has been, characterized by an
impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising
standard of excellence in all endeavors on behalf of this vital
institution and the community it serves; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when
organizations and individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are
brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by
all the citizens of the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the Rensselaer County Chamber of Commerce upon the occasion of its
designation as recipient of the Champion of Community Action Award by
the Commission on Economic Opportunity on September 19, 2018; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Kate Manley, President, Rensselaer County Chamber of
Commerce.