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Celebrate Engineering Award Anniversary

Official title

“Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Engineering Excellence Awards of the American Council of Engineering Companies of New York”

Sponsor Donna LupardoAD-123
Status
Adopted
Impact
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Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Engineering Excellence Awards and Scholarship Awards by ACEC New York.

Why it matters

  1. Elevates the visibility of engineering as a public good. by formally recognizing projects that contribute to sustainability, innovation, and the overall quality of life for New Yorkers—potentially influencing public perception and government policy.

  2. Highlights the importance of nurturing future engineers. through acknowledgment of the ACEC New York Scholarship Fund, which has provided significant financial support to engineering students, thereby reinforcing the pipeline of skilled professionals in the state.

  3. Acknowledges the collaborative nature of major infrastructure and design projects. , emphasizing partnerships between private engineering firms and public agencies, which can encourage continued investment and cooperation in addressing statewide challenges.

  4. Celebrates New York’s leadership in engineering excellence. at local, national, and international levels, which may help attract talent and investment to the state’s engineering sector.

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Celebrate Engineering Award Anniversary

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Donna Lupardo

Assembly Member · Assembly District 123

Chair, Agriculture

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History

  1. Adopted
  2. Introduced

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Assembly Resolution No. 28 BY: M. of A. Lupardo COMMEMORATING the 50th Anniversary of the Engineering Excellence Awards of the American Council of Engineering Companies of New York & 50 years of Scholarship Awards WHEREAS, The American Council of Engineering… Show all

Assembly Resolution No. 28 BY: M. of A. Lupardo COMMEMORATING the 50th Anniversary of the Engineering Excellence Awards of the American Council of Engineering Companies of New York & 50 years of Scholarship Awards WHEREAS, The American Council of Engineering Companies of New York (ACEC New York) is the voice of New York State's engineering companies; and WHEREAS, ACEC New York is a proactive coalition of 280 firms representing every discipline of engineering related to the built environment-civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, environmental, geotechnical-and affiliated companies; and WHEREAS, For 50 years, the Engineering Excellence Awards program has recognized those engineering projects which exemplify sustainability, innovation, environmental impact, and efficiency; and WHEREAS, Daily life would not be possible without the efforts of engineers, and it is crucial to recognize these often unsung accomplishments; and WHEREAS, The Engineering Excellence Awards highlight the importance of these exceptional projects, as well as the engineering industry as a whole, to government officials, the construction industry, and the general public; and WHEREAS, The Engineering Excellence Awards recognize projects from across New York State, impacting the lives of all New Yorkers and showcasing collaborations with many State and City agencies and authorities; and WHEREAS, ACEC New York member firms have been recognized locally, nationally and internationally for their award-winning designs; and WHEREAS, The ACEC New York Scholarship Fund, which sponsors the Awards, has given over $700,000 to benefit hundreds of New York State engineering students, ensuring a strong future for engineering; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when companies 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 commemorate this milestone in the history of the Engineering Excellence Awards of the American Council of Engineering Companies of New York, and to honor the award winners, past and present, upon the occasion of the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the program; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the American Council of Engineering Companies of New York.

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