LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the New
York State Consumer Protection Board

WHEREAS, The New York State Consumer Protection Board was established in
1970, pursuant to Executive Law Sections 552 and 553 with the mission to
protect, educate and represent consumers; and
WHEREAS, The New York State Consumer Protection Board is the Empire
State's top consumer watchdog and think tank, whose long-standing
efforts have helped make New York a leader of consumer advocacy within
the Nation; and
WHEREAS, Over the past 40 years, the New York State Consumer
Protection Board has protected New Yorkers by publicizing product
recalls and unscrupulous and questionable business practices; conducting
investigations and hearings; researching issues; developing legislation;
enforcing the Do Not Call law; educating consumers; and resolving indi-
vidual consumer complaints; and
WHEREAS, A strong sense of commitment among employees at the New York
State Consumer Protection Board contributes to the steady vigilance and
professionalism that remain core values of this agency; and
WHEREAS, Due to the committed work of the State Consumer Protection
Board, New Yorkers have access to accurate information about their
consumer rights, and how to protect their safety and health in the
consumer marketplace; and
WHEREAS, In serving as an important government component that provides
a public voice in consumer matters, the New York State Consumer
Protection Board continues to pursue public policy advancements, and to
launch bilingual educational initiatives that provide comprehensive
information and encourage dialogue and cooperation among consumers,
businesses, government and media groups, so as to broaden the scope of
understanding among the greater population; and
WHEREAS, The New York Consumer Protection Board has made historic
progress in advancing public policy, safety, and welfare in a wide range
of consumer issues including insurance, banking, housing, energy, utili-
ties, privacy protection, identity theft, financial literacy and credit
card transactions; and
WHEREAS, Today, four decades after the creation of the New York State
Consumer Protection Board, New Yorkers are better informed about consum-
er issues and can better protect themselves from fraudulent business
practices; this illustrious agency continues to create innovative and
cost effective programs to assist and engage consumers, safeguard them
from unfair or unsafe goods and services and build upon an outstanding
record of success in advancing marketplace rights and industry compli-
ance and cooperation; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to salute the New York
State Consumer Protection Board for four decades of demonstrated commit-
ment to protecting, educating, and representing New York consumers; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the New York State Consumer
Protection Board, and to wish the Board continued success in future
years; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the New York State Consumer Protection Board.