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This resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Retired Public Employees Association and recognizes its contributions to retirees.
Why it matters
Highlights the economic and social impact of public sector retirees. The resolution notes that retirees contribute $12 billion in economic activity, support 73,000 jobs, and pay $2 billion in real property taxes in New York, underlining the ongoing importance of their presence in the state.
Acknowledges the unique role of the Retired Public Employees Association (RPEA). The RPEA is recognized as the only organization focused solely on protecting and promoting the benefits of retired public employees, emphasizing its continued advocacy for this population.
Underscores RPEA’s advocacy successes. The resolution cites specific achievements such as securing a permanent Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), safeguarding retiree health insurance, and protecting the Retirement Fund from misuse, providing evidence of the association’s effectiveness.
Reinforces the value of retiree organizations in community life. By noting the role of public sector retirees in strengthening the social fabric of communities, the resolution asserts the broader significance of supporting such associations beyond just economic contributions.
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Honor Retired Public Employees
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Senate Resolution No. 1773 BY: Senator GRIFFO COMMEMORATING the 50th Anniversary of the incorporation of the Retired Public Employees Association WHEREAS, Organizations which serve the best interests of the people of this Empire State merit the commendation… Show allHide
Senate Resolution No. 1773 BY: Senator GRIFFO COMMEMORATING the 50th Anniversary of the incorporation of the Retired Public Employees Association WHEREAS, Organizations which serve the best interests of the people of this Empire State merit the commendation of this Legislative Body; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the incorporation of the Retired Public Employees Association (RPEA); to celebrate this milestone, the Mohawk Valley Chapter is hosting an Indoor Picnic Bash at the Utica Maennerchor Hall in Marcy, New York, on Thursday, June 13, 2019; RPEA President, Jack McPadden will serve as the Guest Speaker; and WHEREAS, RPEA is the only organization whose sole purpose is to protect and promote the benefits of retired public employees; and WHEREAS, RPEA has a record of advocacy success throughout its years, including: enacting a permanent Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA); protecting health insurance benefits available to retirees; protecting the assets of the Retirement Fund from being diverted for budget balancing or other purposes; and most recently, defeating the 2017 ballot proposal to convene a constitutional convention; and WHEREAS, There are 470,000 state and local retirees and beneficiaries in the New York State Retirement System; and WHEREAS, Nearly 80% of those retirees still reside in New York State; and WHEREAS, Those retirees are responsible for $12 billion in economic activity, thereby creating 73,000 jobs; and WHEREAS, Public sector retirees help create the strong social fabric of communities, and also pay $2 billion in real property taxes; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when associations 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 is justly proud to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the incorporation of the Retired Public Employees Association; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Mohawk Valley Chapter, Retired Public Employees Association, Inc.
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