LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Solar One Green Energy, Arts and
Education Center upon the occasion of hosting its Revelry by the River
event

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Solar One Green Energy, Arts and Education Center upon the occasion of
hosting its Revelry by the River event, on Tuesday, June 7, 2011; and
WHEREAS, During this special ceremony, Solar One will honor both Gina
Argento and Elettra Wiedemann for their progressive thinking and special
efforts toward the environmental community; and
WHEREAS, Solar One, the City's first solar powered Green Energy, Arts
and Education Center, inspires New Yorkers to become environmentally
responsible city dwellers; it facilitates hands-on energy conservation
education through its own use of solar power and other resource saving
techniques; and
WHEREAS, Solar One generates a better understanding of water ecology
through its immediate access to and use of the East River estuary; it
also reinforces the importance of its natural environment through its
preservation and maintenance of Stuyvesant Cove Park, a two-acre park on
the banks of the East River; and
WHEREAS, Started by the Community Environmental Center in 2004, Solar
One has since reached tens of thousands of students through its K-12
education programs and has drawn acclaim for its signature programs like
the Green Design Lab, and the Green Energy Arts Festival; over the past
year, its Education and Green Workforce Training Programs have tripled
in size, while its Energy Connections program has reached 17,000 New
Yorkers; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Solar One's distinguished record
merits the recognition and respectful tribute of this Legislative Body;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Solar One Green Energy, Arts and Education Center upon the occa-
sion of hosting its Revelry by the River event; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Solar One Executive Director Christopher Collins, and the
aforementioned honorees.