LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the Frizlen Group upon the occasion of
its designation as a recipient of the 2010 Western New York Green Busi-
ness 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 the
Frizlen Group upon the occasion of its designation 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, The Frizlen Group designs and develops buildings and environ-
ments that enhance health, well-being and comfort, and also increase
productivity through smart design while creating a sense of community,
place and belonging; and
WHEREAS, The building designs of the Frizlen Group integrate the most
innovative green technology strategies with the most financial benefits;
these green technology strategies include PV solar electric systems,
high efficient radiant heating, geo-thermal heating and cooling, a high
degree of recycling and reuse of building materials, and the use of
low-emitting materials; and
WHEREAS, All of the Frizlen Group strategies work together to reduce
the carbon footprint of their buildings and minimize impacts to the
environment; 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 the Frizlen Group upon the occasion of its designation as a recip-
ient 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 the Frizlen Group.