Honor CSArch for Community Service

Senate Resolution No. 1054 BY: Senator BRESLIN HONORING CSArch upon the occasion of its designation for special recognition by Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region on April 20, 2017 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to take note of and publicly recognize those businesses within the State of New York which have positively impacted their communities; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor CSArch upon the occasion of its designation for special recognition by Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region, to be celebrated at its Annual Gala, Time, Tradition, Trinity, on Thursday, April 20, 2017, at the New York State Museum, Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, Established in 1991, CSArch delivers building design solutions that inspire learning and growth; its architects and engineers promote a collaborative process which evokes exploration and discovery to create designs that best reflect each project's unique goals; and WHEREAS, Having used this approach since its inception, CSArch has earned countless long-lasting professional relationships which have been instrumental to its success; and WHEREAS, CSArch has grown to a staff size of more than 80 professionals who truly value design excellence, and hard work; and WHEREAS, With the belief that buildings are a legacy from one generation to the next, CSArch brings in-house professionals in architecture, MEP engineering, construction management, and energy services to every project, combining experience with a collaborative process that leads to impactful designs; and WHEREAS, A true asset to its community, CSArch supports numerous organizations through corporate contributions and volunteerism, some of which include: Albany Promise, Albany Public Library, Beacon Sloop Club, Boy Scouts of America, Boys and Girls Club of Albany, Capital City Rescue Mission, Capital District YMCA, Capital Region Chamber of Commerce, COINS Foundation, Community Health Charities, Habitat for Humanity, Historic Albany Foundation, LaSalle School for Boys, Salvation Army, Preservation League of New York State, St. Catherine's Center for Children, Two Together Reading Program and United Way; and WHEREAS, In addition, CSArch Principal, Edwin C. Anker IV, has modeled for Trinity Alliance's Rock Your Style event in both 2014 and

2016, personally raising substantial funds for the agency; and WHEREAS, Over its distinguished 26 year history, CSArch has demonstrated continuous service to the residents and communities which it serves; and WHEREAS, The success of CSArch is in direct correlation to the efforts of its staff, 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 CSArch; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when businesses 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 honor CSArch upon the occasion of its designation for special recognition by Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region on April 20, 2017; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to CSArch.