LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Environmental Education Associates, Inc.
upon the occasion of its designation as a recipient of the 2010 Western
New York Green Business Award

WHEREAS, It is the proud custom of this Legislative Body to honor those
businesses within the State of New York which distinguish themselves
through outstanding professional behavior, corporate innovation, and
enduring commitment to the community; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that the continuing
welfare of the citizens of the State of New York is greatly enriched and
reliably served by the purposeful endeavors of organizations which are
committed to the preservation of our natural environment and the
enhancement of the appreciation of the distinctive features of our
surroundings, and to the economic well-being of the areas in which they
exist; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Environmental Education Associates, Inc. upon the occasion of its desig-
nation as a recipient of the 2010 Western New York Green Business Award;
this auspicious occasion will be celebrated at the Buffalo-Niagara Green
Expo, to be held on Saturday, April 17, 2010, at the Walden Galleria;
and
WHEREAS, Since 1989, Environmental Education Associates, Inc. (EEA)
has offered environmental training services to a variety of clientele,
ranging from professionals employed in the private and public sectors to
individuals who may wish to obtain training to secure employment in the
expanding environmental and safety industry; and
WHEREAS, EEA's specialized knowledge includes expertise involving
asbestos, hazardous materials, lead, mold, weatherization and safety
awareness, as well as certification and recertification training; and
WHEREAS, Offering lead safe work practices classes statewide in each
of their training facilities every month, EEA opens these classes to the
public under several state and federal grant programs; it also offers a
number of courses in the Spanish language; and
WHEREAS, In addition, EEA recently opened a new training facility at
1012 Gates Avenue in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, EEA is an extraordinary example of an environmentally aware
and responsive company offering an entry point for workers to start
their careers in the green economy; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when business
organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our
attention, they should be recognized by all the citizens of this great
Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Environmental Education Associates, Inc. upon the occasion of its
designation as a recipient of the 2010 Western New York Green Business
Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Environmental Education Associates, Inc.