Honor Turner Construction Award

Senate Resolution No. 2220 BY: Senator BRESLIN HONORING Turner Construction upon the occasion of its designation for special recognition by the Albany Fund for Education on October 25, 2019 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 honor Turner Construction upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the Business Partner Award by the Albany Fund for Education to be celebrated at its 22nd Annual Gala on Friday, October 25, 2019, at Renaissance Albany Hotel in Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, The Albany Fund for Education (AFE) strives to enhance opportunities for students to learn, grow, and succeed by building community partnerships, raising funds, and investing in innovative and effective programs and projects that build equity and strengthen the educational infrastructure of the City School District of Albany; and WHEREAS, Turner Construction is receiving this prestigious award for its steadfast and unremitting commitment to its community; and WHEREAS, Turner Construction is a North America-based, international construction services company and is a leading builder in diverse market segments; it has earned recognition for undertaking large, complex projects, fostering innovation, embracing emerging technologies, and making a difference for its clients and employees; and WHEREAS, A longtime supporter of the Albany Fund for Education, Turner Construction is well known for its ongoing philanthropy, always encouraging others and setting up opportunities for youth to take their interests and creativity to the next level; and WHEREAS, This vital company's commitment to Albany goes beyond financial support; it provides a various array of career development and mentoring programs which help to open the opportunities in the construction field; 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 honor Turner Construction upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the Business Partner Award by the Albany Fund for Education on October 25, 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Turner Construction.