2009-J6280
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 75th Anniversary of James G.
Kennedy & Co., Inc.
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals who would 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 commem-
orate the 75th Anniversary of James G. Kennedy & Co., Inc.; and
WHEREAS. James G. Kennedy & Co., Inc. is owned by James G. Kennedy,
Jr.; it is a construction management/general contracting company incor-
porated in 1935; for 75 years, it has a proven track record in working
with designers, architects, engineers and owners, developing interior
and exterior space, controlling costs, scheduling construction and coor-
dinating projects, enabling it to complete its union projects within the
established time and economic parameters; and
WHEREAS, James G. Kennedy & Co., Inc.'s approach to construction
management is based upon establishing close relationships with the
project team (client, architect, engineer, consultants, etc.) to ensure
that a project is completed on time, within the budget constraints and
is of the highest quality; and
WHEREAS, It is this attention to detail that has enabled James G.
Kennedy & Co., Inc. to maintain lasting relationships with its clients,
whose repeat business makes up nearly 80% of its annual revenue; and
WHEREAS, James G. Kennedy & Co., Inc. provides construction management
services for some of the most prestigious clientele in the New York/New
Jersey metropolitan area; among them include: BNY Mellon, Standard Char-
tered Bank, UBS, COTY, Inc., American Express/Travel Impressions,
Guggenheim Museum, Pfizer Inc., Blank Rome LLP, and HSBC Bank USA; in
addition, the company has expanded its coverage areas to include Penn-
sylvania and Florida; and
WHEREAS, James G. Kennedy & Co., Inc.'s work is visible at hundreds of
high-profile sites throughout the Tristate area; it ranges from single-
tenant renovations to multi-floor installations and technically complex
construction projects; its clients include many of the nation's most
prestigious corporations, health care organizations and financial insti-
tutions; and
WHEREAS, Ably led by Chairman James G. Kennedy, Jr. and CEO Roger M.
Norton, James G. Kennedy & Co., Inc. continues to prosper today and into
the future; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals and organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are
brought to our attention, 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
commemorate the 75th Anniversary of James G. Kennedy & Co., Inc.; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Chairman James G. Kennedy, Jr. and CEO Roger M. Norton, James
G. Kennedy & Co., Inc.