Honor Cornell Extension Anniversary

Senate Resolution No. 100 BY: Senator BRESLIN COMMEMORATING the 100th Anniversary of Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County on July 14, 2016 WHEREAS, It is the sense 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 organizations and individuals that are devoted 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 commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County, to be celebrated on Thursday, July 14, 2016, at The Memorial Demonstration Gardens, Voorheesville, New York; and WHEREAS, Since its inception in 1916, Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County (CCE Albany) has responded to the needs of local residents with unbiased, research-based information, tools and education that people have come to depend on and trust; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, its programs are developed in direct response to community input, and are based on the most current information available from Cornell and other Land Grant universities from across the nation; and WHEREAS, The staff and trained volunteers of Cornell Cooperative Extension deliver education programs, conduct applied research, and encourage community collaborations; in addition, its educators connect people with the information they need on topics such as commercial and consumer agriculture; nutrition and health; youth and families; finances; energy efficiency; economic and community development; and sustainable natural resources; and WHEREAS, Remaining true to its mission, Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County enables people to improve their lives and communities through partnerships that put experience and research knowledge to work; and WHEREAS, This vital organization's ability to match university resources with community needs enables Cornell Cooperative Extension to play a vital role in the lives of individuals, families, businesses, and communities throughout Albany County; and WHEREAS, Over its distinguished 100 year history, Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County has demonstrated continuous service to the residents and communities which it serves; and WHEREAS, The success of Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County is in direct correlation to the efforts of its staff and volunteers, 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 the organization and the community it serves; and WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents an opportunity for this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County; and WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be recognized and applauded by all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County on July 14, 2016; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County.