Honor Arleen Baez Award

April 11, 2018 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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Arleen Baez upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the HeartShare Visionary Award by HeartShare Human Services of New York to be celebrated at its Spring Gala on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at the New York Marriott Marquis in New York City; and WHEREAS, The HeartShare Visionary Award is presented to an individual whose work honors our past, shapes our present, and transforms our future by building a foundation for success for HeartShare and the community it supports; Arleen Baez is truly deserving of this prestigious award; and WHEREAS, Since 1914, HeartShare Human Services of New York has strived to improve the lives of people in need of special services and support; this vital non-profit organization helps individuals develop to their fullest potential and lead meaningful and enriched lives in the community; and WHEREAS, For over 33 years, Arleen Baez has enjoyed a successful career in the financial industry; for over two decades, she served as Director/Head of Operations at Credit Suisse Asset Management; she then held the position of Senior Vice President/Head of Retail and Institutional Operations at Allianz Global Investors; and WHEREAS, In 2008, Arleen Baez joined Alpine Woods Capital Investors, an independent asset manager specializing in global real estate securities, tax optimized income investing, distinctly structured equity income products, and innovative thematic funds; currently, she holds the esteemed title of both Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Arleen Baez upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the HeartShare Visionary Award by HeartShare Human Services of New York; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Arleen Baez.