Honor Jahn Levin's Achievement

Senate Resolution No. 1317 BY: Senator BRESLIN HONORING Jahn Levin upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award by the University at Albany Alumni Association 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 honor Jahn Levin upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award by the University at Albany Alumni Association to be celebrated with a Gala on May 4, 2019, at Wolfert's Roost, Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, This auspicious award recognizes the accomplishments of an individual who has demonstrated the spirit, leadership and drive of an entrepreneur; Jahn Levin is one such individual; and WHEREAS, While attending the University at Albany (UAlbany), Jahn Levin leveraged his young entrepreneurial spirit by starting a business selling graphic T-shirts to students and campus staff; he has maintained that same spirit for the last 30 years; and WHEREAS, With a passion for science and an obsession with nutrition, Jahn Levin founded Purity Products in 1993, after graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree from UAlbany School of Business; and WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of Jahn Levin, President and CEO, what began as a three-person operation in Great Neck, New York, has blossomed into a thriving nutritional and health products company with over one million customers and employing nearly 200 people; and WHEREAS, In addition to providing people with great health and wellness benefits, Jahn Levin raises significant funds for charities in his community and has been instrumental in helping other UAlbany students become entrepreneurs; and WHEREAS, Today, Purity Products is operating in its 26th year out of the new company headquarters in Plainview, New York; and WHEREAS, To honor his local community and the UAlbany School of Business, this extraordinary man established The Jahn Levin '89 Family Scholarship in 2018; the endowed scholarship supports undergraduates who are studying business; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to giving back, Jahn Levin has co-chaired the UJA-Federation of New York Aqua Run Race Against Poverty for the past six years; the event raises vital funds for local UJA food pantries, legal services for single moms, low-income seniors and more; and WHEREAS, In addition, Jahn Levin and his staff also work with organizations such as Vitamin Angels Alliance, which aims to eradicate child blindness caused by Vitamin A deficiency; and WHEREAS, Admired by those lucky enough to work with him, Jahn Levin is a truly humble, dedicated, conscientious, inspiring, intuitive and creative leader with a positive attitude and a great sense of humor; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Jahn Levin has displayed throughout his life; 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 honor Jahn Levin upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award by the University at Albany Alumni Association; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Jahn Levin.