LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Green Depot upon the occasion of
its designation as recipient of the LEED Platinum Commercial Interior
Award from the U.S. Green Building Council

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize those
organizations which contribute to the quality of life and the environ-
ment; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Green Depot upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of
the LEED Platinum Commercial Interior Award from the U.S. Green Build-
ing Council on Tuesday, April 6, at 222 Bowery in New York City; and
WHEREAS, The LEED Platinum Commercial Interior Award is the first of
its kind in the Nation to be presented to a retailer and small business;
and
WHEREAS, Green Depot is a small women-owned business established in
2005, in Brooklyn, New York; this business is a one-stop-shop for envi-
ronmentally safe home and building products; and
WHEREAS, Green Depot's mission is to improve energy efficiency, lower
carbon footprints and safeguard the sustainable welfare of the communi-
ty; and
WHEREAS, Green Depot is being recognized for its adaptive re-use of
222 Bowery, a registered New York City Landmark, by providing a green
energy efficient commercial interior of the highest LEED distinction;
and
WHEREAS, Green Depot has been involved in projects including the Bank
of America Tower, Albany Public Libraries, the United Nations School and
Columbia University; and
WHEREAS, The goal of the State of New York is to reduce its carbon
footprint, reduce the State's dependence upon foreign energy sources,
and promote the adoption of green technology and creation of green jobs;
and
WHEREAS, It is the practice 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
congratulate Green Depot upon the occasion of its designation as recipi-
ent of the LEED Platinum Commercial Interior Award for energy efficiency
and sustainability from the U.S. Green Building Council; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ms. Sarah Beatty, Founder and President of Green Depot.