LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the College Point Board of Trade, Inc.
upon the occasion of celebrating its 40th Anniversary on October 28,
2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the
achievements of those organizations which substantially contribute to
the economic vitality of their communities and the entire Empire State;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor the
College Point Board of Trade, Inc. upon the occasion of its 40th Anni-
versary to be celebrated at a Dinner Dance on Wednesday, October 28,
2009, at The Inn at New Hyde Park, New Hyde Park, New York; and
WHEREAS, The College Point Board of Trade, Inc. held its first meeting
with 22 members at the old Safari Club in College Point, New York, in
August of 1969; the purpose was to form the organization and set about
incorporating the Board of Trade under the laws of New York State; and
WHEREAS, From that day in August of 1969, the College Point Board of
Trade, Inc. has continually strived to help all member businesses to
excel and flourish, from its original 22 members to its 200 members of
today, representing merchants, manufacturers, professional businesses
and contractors; and
WHEREAS, The College Point Board of Trade, Inc. acts as the point of
contact for various members from Community Board 7, Council District 19,
Borough President's Office and the City of New York, as well as State
and Federal entities; and
WHEREAS, The College Point area, located west of the Whitestone
Expressway from the Whitestone Bridge to Flushing Bay, is one of the
most diverse areas of New York City consisting of several main retail
areas including: College Point Boulevard, 14th Avenue and 20th Avenue,
and the College Point Industrial Park; and
WHEREAS, The area also supports several government facilities such as
a MTA Bus Garage, Department of Sanitation Garage, NYPD Harbor Unit, US
Postal Service transfer and mail processing facility, as well as the
future homes of the New York City Police Academy and a New York City
Department of Sanitation Marine Transfer Station; and
WHEREAS, Throughout its distinguished history, the College Point Board
of Trade, Inc. has been dedicated to supporting and campaigning for a
better commercial climate; and
WHEREAS, Organizations such as the College Point Board of Trade, Inc.,
exert a strong, positive influence on the communities they serve and are
a crucial element in the economy of New York State; and
WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body acknowl-
edges this exceptional organization and its significant contributions
which have helped better the quality of life and economy in the College
Point community, fully confident that it will continue to enjoy the
sparkling successes it has experienced thus far; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the College Point Board of Trade, Inc. upon the occasion of cele-
brating its 40th Anniversary on October 28, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to College Point Board of Trade, Inc.