Declare FBLA-PBL Week

Assembly Resolution No. 88 BY: M. of A. Skoufis MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim February 5-11, 2017, as FBLA-PBL Week in the State of New York 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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim February 5-11, 2017, as FBLA-PBL Week in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National FBLA-PBL Week; and WHEREAS, Established in 1942, Johnson City, Tennessee, Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) is the largest non-profit career student organization in the world; and WHEREAS, FBLA teaches high school students basic business and leadership principles, and PBL helps university, college, technical, and business school students to make the transition from school to work; and WHEREAS, Today in the United States, this vital organization has grown to encompass over 250,000 members and advisers in middle schools, high schools, colleges, universities, career and technical schools, as well as private business schools; and WHEREAS, FBLA-PBL is dedicated to bringing business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs such as Leadership Development, Academic Competitions, Educational Programs, Membership Benefits, Community Service and Awards and Recognition; and WHEREAS, Since its inception, members of FBLA-PBL have performed numerous community service activities and have continually strived to build a student's understanding of the realities of the modern business world; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those organizations which enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to excellence 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 memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim February 5-11, 2017, as FBLA-PBL Week in the State of New York; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New York.