Honor Victoria Carosella Baecker

Senate Resolution No. 92 BY: Senator BRESLIN HONORING Victoria Carosella Baecker upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Girls Incorporated of the Greater Capital Region on September 29, 2016 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, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain extraordinary individuals it wishes to recognize for their valued contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among us all; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Victoria Carosella Baecker upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Girls Incorporated of the Greater Capital Region, to be celebrated at its FUEL HER FIRE event on Thursday, September 29, 2016, at 90 State Events, Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, Victoria Carosella Baecker is the Community Relations & Corporate Events Manager at CDPHP; in this capacity she is responsible for the coordination and execution of charitable giving for CDPHP, as well as acting as its community liaison; and WHEREAS, Additionally, Victoria Carosella Baecker provides support for this vital organization's special events, including the CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge, Charity of Choice fundraising events, contributing to the CDPHP blog on a regular basis, and more; and WHEREAS, Prior to joining CDPHP, Victoria Carosella Baecker served as Director of Communications & Business Development at Bouchey Financial Group, Ltd. and Bouchey & Clarke Benefits, Inc., as well as Director of Development at the YWCA of the Greater Capital Region, Inc.; and WHEREAS, Victoria Carosella Baecker holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre from Russell Sage College and a Master of Science degree in Organizational Management from The Sage Colleges; she is also a 2012 graduate of the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce Leadership Institute; and WHEREAS, A true asset to the local community, Victoria Carosella Baecker has volunteered her time with the American Heart Association, the Palace Theatre, the Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO), Trinity Alliance, Capital Roots, and Unity House; and WHEREAS, Most recently, along with two associates, Victoria Carosella Baecker started a Learn to Golf Group for women looking to learn golf for the purposes of business; and WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her two daughters, Eleanor and Charlotte, both of whom feel privileged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her achievements; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Victoria Carosella Baecker has displayed throughout her life; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Victoria Carosella Baecker upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Girls Incorporated of the Greater Capital Region on September 29, 2016; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Victoria Carosella Baecker.