LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Erminia Rivera upon the occasion of
her designation for special honor by Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger at
its Harvest Through Love Spring Harvest Benefit Reception on June 17,
2010

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities of New York State are
reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of organizations and
individuals who devote themselves to the welfare of the community and
its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Erminia Rivera upon the occasion of her designation for special honor by
Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger (BSCAH) at its Harvest Through Love
Spring Harvest Benefit Reception to be held at the Brooklyn Botanic
Garden on Thursday, June 17, 2010 to raise awareness of the prevalence
of hunger in New York City communities; and
WHEREAS, Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger was established in 1998 to
serve the growing number of area families facing hunger and, recognizing
and understanding that the fight to end hunger extends beyond canned
goods, BSCAH not only distributes food, it empowers families, providing
information and supportive services as well; and
WHEREAS, The Harvest Through Love Benefit Reception will feature a
silent auction and the celebration of those, such as Erminia Rivera,
Executive Director of the Gilbert Rivera Foundation, who support BSCAH's
mission and efforts to eradicate hunger; and
WHEREAS, Erminia Rivera is a valued member of the family-owned busi-
nesses, AM&G Waterproofing, LLC and Park Avenue Building and Roofing
Supplies, LLC, which together employ over 300 people, and are an impor-
tant part of the Brooklyn community; and
WHEREAS, The two companies work with some of New York City's largest
public and private sector organizations in the fields of construction
and real estate; they have recently expanded from their Bedford-Stuyves-
ant location to a new multi-block complex at 2120 Atlantic Avenue in
Ocean Hill-Brownsville, a development project the Riveras hope will
become an anchor for economic growth on Atlantic Avenue; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1980, today, the AM&G Waterproofing restora-
tion company is one of the largest Hispanic-owned contracting firms in
New York City, with projects that include some of New York's most prized
landmarks including Carnegie Hall, AT&T, Consolidated Edison, the San
Remo Apartment on Central Park West, Brooklyn's Erasmus Hall and many
more; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1987, Park Avenue Building & Roofing Supplies,
selling construction materials and top brand building supplies and
structural steel, is one of New York City's top, certified minority-
owned business enterprises serving the area's construction industry; and
WHEREAS, The companies Erminia Rivera and her family have created have
become a major source of economic development in their Brooklyn neigh-
borhoods, offering employment opportunities to the community; and
WHEREAS, The Rivera family may be justly proud of the difference they
have made with their long-term commitment to success in both their busi-
ness and in their Brooklyn community; and
WHEREAS, Born in Brooklyn, Erminia Rivera devotes her time to local
education and other worthy causes; she was Co-Chairperson of the Annual
Scholarship Committee Dinner of Brooklyn Friends School and Co-Chair of
the Stephen Gaynor Scholarship Fund Dinner; she is currently a Board
Member of the Brooklyn Arts Council, the Board of HORIZONS Academic

Enrichment Program at Brooklyn Friends School, and St. Joseph College in
Brooklyn; and
WHEREAS, In 2007, Erminia Rivera, together with her family, created
the Gilbert Rivera Charitable Foundation in memory of her late husband
Gilbert Rivera to continue the legacy of charitable giving Gilbert began
as a leader in business and in his community; in keeping with the initi-
atives he began, the Foundation focuses on such areas as children,
education, community and health; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions and individuals who have faithfully served the needs of their
community with diligence and compassionate commitment to improving the
quality and dignity of life in the community are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Erminia Rivera upon the occasion of her designation for special
honor by Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger at its Harvest Through Love
Spring Harvest Benefit Reception on June 17, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Erminia Rivera.