Honor New York Building Congress

Senate Resolution No. 2242 BY: Senator PARKER COMMENDING New York Building Congress upon the occasion of hosting its 96th Anniversary Leadership Awards Luncheon on May 17, 2017 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 organizations and 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 commend New York Building Congress upon the occasion of hosting its 96th Anniversary Leadership Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at the New York Hilton Midtown; and WHEREAS, The New York Building Congress, a broad-based membership association, is committed to promoting the growth and success of the construction industry in New York City and its environs; and WHEREAS, This illustrious association provides a unique forum to advance an industry-wide agenda focusing on economic and infrastructure investment, job creation, and professional exchange; these goals require the dedicated involvement and cooperation of the contractors, architects, engineers, unions, real estate managers, developers, and owners who comprise the building community; and WHEREAS, On behalf of more than 450 constituent organizations comprising more than 250,000 skilled tradespeople and professionals, New York Building Congress supports sound public policy, promotes productive capital spending, encourages public/private partnerships, and evaluates the implementation of major government projects; and WHEREAS, To foster relationships and cooperation, New York Building Congress sponsors consensus-building activities and encourages a free exchange of ideas among leaders of industry associations, businesses, and the public sector; and WHEREAS, New York Building Congress also promotes competence and productivity in the workplace, with special emphasis on public service, teamwork, and partnership with government; its members are encouraged to conduct business with honesty, integrity, and a spirit of fair competition; and WHEREAS, The success of New York Building Congress is in direct correlation to the efforts of its 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 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 New York Building Congress; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when associations 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 commend New York Building Congress upon the occasion of hosting its 96th Anniversary Leadership Awards Luncheon on May 17, 2017; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to New York Building Congress.