Honor Brooklyn Architects' Anniversary

Senate Resolution No. 1387 BY: Senator MONTGOMERY COMMEMORATING the 125th Anniversary of the Brooklyn Chapter of the American Institute of Architects 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 commemorate the 125th Anniversary of the Brooklyn Chapter of the American Institute of Architects; and WHEREAS, The Brooklyn Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Brooklyn) was founded in 1894; it began as a Committee in the Institute of Arts and Sciences, which is now The Brooklyn Museum; and WHEREAS, Since its inception, AIA Brooklyn has had 64 distinguished presidents and members; and WHEREAS, For more than six decades, AIA Brooklyn has maintained and encouraged the highest standards of professional architectural knowledge and ethical behavior among its members; and WHEREAS, Members of AIA Brooklyn have participated in public service, both paid and unpaid, to assist in community planning and design projects; and WHEREAS, AIA Brooklyn, from the beginning, has been a significant voice for building codes that protect the health, safety and welfare of the public; and WHEREAS, In 1951, AIA Brooklyn formed the Brooklyn Architects Scholarship Foundation, an allied non-profit corporation, aimed at raising scholarship grants for deserving students of architecture; to date, it has assisted hundreds of students of architecture; and WHEREAS, AIA Brooklyn, committed to advancing the knowledge of its members and the public, provides walking tours of Brooklyn to enhance the appreciation of the architecture of Brooklyn and its many neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, AIA Brooklyn has sponsored Design Awards Programs to honor architects who have done exceptional work; and WHEREAS, AIA Brooklyn also produces a newsletter, PYLON, for its members and the interested public; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who 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 commemorate the 125th Anniversary of the Brooklyn Chapter of the American Institute of Architects; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Brooklyn Chapter of the American Institute of Architects.