LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Labor-
ers' International Union of North America, Local 17, Newburgh, New York,
on June 13, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to publicly acknowl-
edge those organizations whose endeavors serve the best interests of the
workforce in the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 100th Anniversary of the Laborers' International Union of
North America, Local 17, Newburgh, New York, to be celebrated with a
Carnival on June 13, 2009, at Laborers' Local 17 Training Center,
Newburgh, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA) is
the most progressive, aggressive and fastest-growing union of
construction workers, and one of the most diverse and effective unions
representing public service employees; and
WHEREAS, LIUNA members are on the forefront of the construction indus-
try, a sector that is a powerhouse of 12 million workers producing five
percent of our country's economic output; and
WHEREAS, Labor unions, such as Local 17, have contributed to democra-
cy, the economic vitality of our communities, and the well-being of New
York's working families by providing employees with a voice on the job;
and
WHEREAS, Laborers' Local 17 has played an essential role in ensuring
the prosperity, safety and liberty of workers in this great Empire
State; and
WHEREAS, The heart and soul of Laborers' Local 17 has always been the
individuals who have put forth the effort to represent the interests of
workers and their families; and
WHEREAS, For the past 100 years, Laborers' Local 17 has contributed to
the building of our communities and has fought diligently to better the
working and living conditions for those who labor in the proud tradition
of their crafts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Laborers' International Union
of North America, Local 17, Newburgh, New York, on June 13, 2009; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Todd Diorio, Business Manager, Laborers' International Union
of North America, Local 17, 451A Little Britain Road, Newburgh, New York
12550.