LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Southwest Brooklyn Industrial
Development Corporation upon the occasion of hosting Sunset Swing IX -
Building a Stronger Brooklyn on May 14, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend those
illustrious organizations within the State of New York whose focus and
intent have made a substantial impact on the quality of life in their
communities; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the Southwest Brooklyn Industrial Development Corporation upon the occa-
sion of hosting Sunset Swing IX - Building a Stronger Brooklyn on May
14, 2009; and
WHEREAS, This year, the Southwest Brooklyn Industrial Development
Corporation will honor Nick and Ralph Barone of Barone Steel Fabrica-
tors, Stewart Mann from Dealer Storage and the Rubino Family from Trans
Express, as well as present the Frank C. Spinner Award for Public
Service to Young Dancers in Repertory during Sunset Swing IX - Building
a Stronger Brooklyn; and
WHEREAS, Formed by a group of business owners and community leaders to
enhance the business climate in Sunset Park, and more recently in Red
Hook and Gowanus, Southwest Brooklyn Industrial Development Corporation
has helped hundreds of companies through the years; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception in 1978, Southwest Brooklyn Industrial
Development Corporation has been a driving force in the improvement of
the Southwest Brooklyn economy, delivering a wide range of business
services to local firms and acting as an advocate for business inter-
ests; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Southwest Brooklyn Industrial Development Corpo-
ration has provided local residents with employment services, and advo-
cated for local improvements that better the quality of life for both
residents and businesses; and
WHEREAS, The success of the Southwest Brooklyn Industrial Development
Corporation is in direct correlation to the efforts of its employees,
whose involvement is, and always has been, characterized by an impres-
sive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard
of excellence in all endeavors on behalf of the organization and the
population it serves; and
WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body commends
the Southwest Brooklyn Industrial Development Corporation Bank for its
excellence and for its commitment and contributions to the community it
has so ably served for the past 31 years; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Southwest Brooklyn Industrial Development Corporation upon
the occasion of hosting Sunset Swing IX - Building a Stronger Brooklyn
on May 14, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Southwest Brooklyn Industrial Development Corporation.