Funke to Chair Senate Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks & Recreation Committee

Senator Rich Funke today announced his committee assignments for the 2016 Legislative Session, including his new Chairmanship of the Senate Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks & Recreation Committee. 


“I’m proud my committees reflect the diverse strengths of our community and can help me do more to make Albany work better for us,” said Funke. “The Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks & Recreation Committee is a direct connection to many of our most vital quality-of-life assets, which positions us well to push for more local jobs and investment. I look forward to working with all of my committee colleagues to keep advocating for Monroe and Ontario counties in 2016.” 


Funke’s 2016 committee assignments include: 

Committee on Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks & Recreation, Chair 
Select Committee on Science, Technology, Incubation, & Entrepreneurship, Vice-Chair 
Committee on Aging 
Committee on Agriculture 
Committee on Cities 
Committee on Commerce, Economic Development & Small Business 
Committee on Consumer Protection 
Committee on Environmental Conservation 
Committee on Higher Education