LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Ameri-
can Bureau of Shipping

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 150th Anniversary of the American Bureau of Shipping; and
WHEREAS, The mission of the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is to
serve the public interest as well as the needs of its clients by promot-
ing the security of life, property and the natural environment primarily
through the development and verification of standards for the design,
construction and operational maintenance of marine-related facilities;
and
WHEREAS, Since its inception in 1862, the core commitment of ABS has
been promoting maritime safety; and
WHEREAS, In addition, ABS strives to be the most efficient provider of
marine and offshore classification services, achieving that goal through
the innovative thinking, enthusiasm and professionalism of their excep-
tional staff; and
WHEREAS, ABS is also dedicated to providing leadership in the develop-
ment of new technologies intended to improve the safety standards for
the marine and offshore industries; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those organiza-
tions which serve to enhance the well-being and vitality of their commu-
nity and have shown a long and sustained commitment to excellence
certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all the citizens
of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the American Bureau of Shipping;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the American Bureau of Shipping.