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Honor Noa Simons Achievement

Official title

“Commending Noa Simons upon the occasion of being inducted into the 2019 SUNY New Paltz School of Business Hall of Fame”

Sponsor Jen MetzgerSD-42+1 co-sponsor
Status
Adopted
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Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution commends Noa Simons for being inducted into the 2019 SUNY New Paltz School of Business Hall of Fame.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the importance of local leadership in economic development. , recognizing Noa Simons’ work in increasing venture capital and private equity investments in upstate New York, which can have lasting impacts on regional business growth and job creation.

  2. Brings visibility to women in business and entrepreneurship. , as Simons’ achievements in venture capital, clean technology, and community-focused startups serve as inspiration and role models for future generations.

  3. Emphasizes the interconnectedness of education, business, and community impact. , showing how alumni like Simons contribute not just professionally but also through initiatives such as the Hudson Valley Startup Fund and Community Compost Company, which foster local innovation and sustainability.

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Honor Noa Simons Achievement

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Jen Metzger

Senator · Senate District 42

Chair, Agriculture

1 Co-sponsor

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

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Senate Resolution No. 1003 BY: Senator METZGER COMMENDING Noa Simons upon the occasion of being inducted into the 2019 SUNY New Paltz School of Business Hall of Fame as recipient of the Dean's Award of Excellence WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 1003 BY: Senator METZGER COMMENDING Noa Simons upon the occasion of being inducted into the 2019 SUNY New Paltz School of Business Hall of Fame as recipient of the Dean's Award of Excellence 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; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Noa Simons upon the occasion of being inducted into the 2019 SUNY New Paltz School of Business Hall of Fame as recipient of the Dean's Award of Excellence, to be celebrated with an Induction Ceremony on April 24, 2019, at the Grandview, Poughkeepsie, New York; and WHEREAS, Noa Simons, an investor and entrepreneur who grew up in the Hudson Valley, currently serves as Executive Director of the Upstate Venture Association of New York, a statewide organization based in Pittsford, with the mission to drive more venture capital and private equity to upstate New York; and WHEREAS, Prior to serving in this esteemed capacity, Noa Simons spent over a decade working in Boston and Shanghai in venture capital before serving as a partner at TD Growth Capital with a focus on clean technology; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to her community, Noa Simons is a founding member of the Hudson Valley Startup Fund, a member-managed seed capital fund formed in 2015; and WHEREAS, A graduate of Brandeis University, Noa Simons is also a co-founder of Community Compost Company, a New Paltz food waste and organic recycling company; and WHEREAS, It is the custom 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 commend Noa Simons upon the occasion of being inducted into the 2019 SUNY New Paltz School of Business Hall of Fame as recipient of the Dean's Award of Excellence; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Noa Simons.

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