Honor Richard Sleasman Award

Senate Resolution No. 660 BY: Senator BRESLIN HONORING Richard Sleasman upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Chamber Champion Award by the Capital Region Chamber WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made significant contributions to the quality of life therein; and WHEREAS, Richard Sleasman has given not only of his time and energies but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has been designated for special recognition; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Richard Sleasman upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Chamber Champion Award by the Capital Region Chamber, to be celebrated at its Annual Dinner on Thursday, March 30, 2017, at the Albany Capital Center, Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, The Capital Region Chamber helps build a stronger community by connecting its members to people, businesses and issues important to New York's Capital Region; it provides leadership and resources to assist 2,600 businesses and organizations from throughout Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer and Saratoga counties and beyond; and WHEREAS, Richard Sleasman is being honored for his outstanding efforts in advancing the Capital Region Chamber's mission of being a unifying force for change to provide greater influence and opportunities for its members and the community-at-large; and WHEREAS, This esteemed business leader is the president/managing director of CBRE Albany, the Capital Region's leading commercial real estate services firm; and WHEREAS, Within every community, there are inevitably some individuals who, by virtue of their energy, vision, and dedication, command the greatest respect among their friends and colleagues, and within the community at large; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Richard Sleasman has displayed throughout his life; and WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to Richard Sleasman, that future generations may know and appreciate his admirable character, his many benevolent deeds, and the respect and esteem in which he is held by his peers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Richard Sleasman upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Chamber Champion Award by the Capital Region Chamber; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Richard Sleasman.