Skip to content
J3146Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Springbrook Family Center

Official title

“Honoring The Family Engagement Center at Springbrook upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the Breakthrough Business of the Year Award”

Sponsor James L. SewardSD-51
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution honors The Family Engagement Center at Springbrook for receiving the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce 2017 Breakthrough Business of the Year Award.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the importance of organizations serving individuals with developmental disabilities. , recognizing The Family Engagement Center at Springbrook for its innovative approach to supporting families and enhancing quality of life.

  2. Demonstrates the value of community partnerships between not-for-profits and local businesses. , showcasing how collaboration can lead to transformative projects that benefit both families and the broader community.

  3. Underscores the recognition of social entrepreneurship and innovation. as vital to economic and community development by honoring organizations that blend business acumen with social impact.

  4. Illustrates the role of supportive spaces for families with special needs. , acknowledging how dedicated facilities can strengthen familial bonds and improve experiences for those traveling long distances to visit loved ones.

The daily · weekday mornings

Albany, before your first meeting.

Every bill that moved yesterday, summarized in a sentence and ranked by impact. The Albany Scorecard follows on Sundays.

Free. Unsubscribe in one click. Want alerts on specific bills? Create an account.

Headline styles

Honor Springbrook Family Center

Plain English, a few words. Used as the page title.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor
James L. Seward

Senator · Senate District 51

Chair, Insurance

No co-sponsors yet.

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

Full text

1 pageUnderlined is new[Struck] is removedOfficial text on nysenate.gov ↗

Senate Resolution No. 3146 BY: Senator SEWARD HONORING The Family Engagement Center at Springbrook upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce

2017 Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Breakthrough Business of the Year Award WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the achievements of those individuals and businesses that contribute substantially to the economic vitality of their… Show all

2017 Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Breakthrough Business of the Year Award WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the achievements of those individuals and businesses that contribute substantially to the economic vitality of their communities, thereby enhancing the economic well-being of the entire Empire State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor The Family Engagement Center at Springbrook upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce 2017 Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Breakthrough Business of the Year Award, to be celebrated with a banquet on Thursday, November 16, 2017, at The Otesaga Resort Hotel, Cooperstown, New York; and WHEREAS, Now in its 31st year, the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce has served the businesses and communities of Otsego County with programs and services designed to foster strong economic growth and make the county a great place to live and work; it is proud to be a vibrant and active organization which strives to evolve and adapt to the changing needs of the business community; and WHEREAS, The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce annually presents its Breakthrough Business of the Year Award to a business in Otsego County which demonstrates innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit; and WHEREAS, The Family Engagement Center at Springbrook is a not-for-profit, state-licensed organization serving more than 1,000 people with developmental disabilities from across New York State and beyond; and WHEREAS, This extraordinary business is being recognized for partnering with local businesses on a transformational project which provides current Springbrook families with a unique place to nurture their familial relationships; and WHEREAS, Families of nearly 80 residential students making long trips to visit loved ones can now arrive at The Family Engagement Center at Springbrook and have a place to recreate home by engaging in such activities as baking cookies, watching a movie or simply spending quiet time together; and WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body acknowledges this exceptional business, its contributions to the local and state economies, and its vibrant role in improving the quality of life in its community, fully confident that it will continue to enjoy the sparkling successes it has experienced thus far; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor The Family Engagement Center at Springbrook upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce

2017 Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Breakthrough Business of the Year Award; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Family Engagement Center at Springbrook.

Reflowed for reading: line numbers and page breaks removed. Cite the official text.

Summaries, headlines and scores are AI-generated from the official bill text. How we score bills. Source: NYS Open Legislation.