Honor Niagara Agriculture Award

Assembly Resolution No. 181 BY: M. of A. Norris HONORING Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the 2019 Industry Insider Award for Agriculture by the Niagara USA Chamber WHEREAS, It is the sense 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 individuals and organizations that are devoted 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 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the 2019 Industry Insider Award for Agriculture by the Niagara USA Chamber to be celebrated at its 2019 Awards Ceremony at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino, Niagara Falls, New York, on Friday, March 15, 2019; and WHEREAS, The Niagara USA Chamber is proud to celebrate business excellence in the Niagara Region; and WHEREAS, For over 100 years, Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Niagara County has put knowledge to work in pursuit of economic vitality, ecological sustainability and social well-being; and WHEREAS, CCE of Niagara County brings local experience and research-based solutions together, helping families and communities thrive in this rapidly changing world; and WHEREAS, This exceptional organization offers a wide-variety of resources for farmers and consumers to help strengthen the local food system; their four regional agriculture teams provide research-based information, programs, and technical assistance to agricultural commodity producers in Niagara County; and WHEREAS, Through programs like EatFresh Western New York and the Western New York Food Incubator, a wide-range of services to new and established farm and food businesses are offered; and WHEREAS, CCE of Niagara County's 4-H youth development program and countless agriculture education programs help youth build a connection to the local food system and discover agricultural career opportunities; and WHEREAS, Through the Niagara County Fair, CCE of Niagara County showcases these programs and provides learning experiences to help community members develop an understanding and appreciation of local agriculture; and WHEREAS, As Niagara County's go-to agricultural resource for support with production, business management, product marketing, labor issues, and a host of other topics, CCE of Niagara County is the quintessential selection for the prestigious Industry Insider Award for Agriculture; and WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be recognized and applauded by all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the 2019 Industry Insider Award for Agriculture by the Niagara USA Chamber; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County.