Honor Andrea Crisafulli

Senate Resolution No. 1732 BY: Senator BRESLIN COMMENDING Andrea Crisafulli upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Friends of Scouting 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 individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its citizenry; and WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and cannot be sufficiently extolled; and WHEREAS, Andrea Crisafulli has given not only of her time and energies but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has been designated for special honor; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Andrea Crisafulli upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Friends of Scouting to be celebrated at its Annual Breakfast on May

1939, Crisafulli Bros. is a locally-owned and family-operated business spanning three generations; and WHEREAS, Crisafulli Bros. is an exemplar of a core business which provides valuable services and contributes to the economic growth and vitality of its communities; under Andrea Crisafulli's luminous leadership, the company has gone through a period of significant growth in revenues and employment; and WHEREAS, Andrea Crisafulli has been called upon to contribute her time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given of herself unstintingly; and WHEREAS, Dedicated to her community, Andrea Crisafulli is actively involved with numerous organizations and activities; she is currently the President of the Board of the Albany-Colonie Chamber of Commerce, serves on the Executive Board of the Capital Region Chamber of Commerce, and is a member of the CEG membership committee and the Women's Business Council; in addition, she is a participant of the Women@Work Advisory Board, the Women Presidents' Organization, and several trade-specific organizations; and WHEREAS, For her steadfast and unremitting commitment to her community, Andrea Crisafulli has been honored by the Capital District Women's Employment and Resource Center (WERC), Key Bank and the Albany Executives Association; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a period of constructive involvement, Andrea Crisafulli has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Andrea Crisafulli has displayed throughout her life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Andrea Crisafulli upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Friends of Scouting; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Andrea Crisafulli.