LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Briar-
wood Organization

WHEREAS, Organizations which serve the economic well-being and interests
of the people of this great Empire State merit the commendation of this
Legislative Body; and
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 enhanced by the concerned and dedicated efforts of business
organizations and individuals that generously contribute 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 100th Anniversary of the Briarwood Organization; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1912, the Briarwood Organization has been a trust-
ed developer and builder of new homes, cooperatives, condominiums,
apartments and commercial properties across the City of New York; and
WHEREAS, Since inception, the Briarwood Organization has adhered to a
simple mandate: approach and engage in those projects which both maxi-
mize property potential and strengthen the economic fabric of the local
community; the growth and longevity that have followed are deeply rooted
in these parallel principles and remain a cornerstone of the organiza-
tion today; and
WHEREAS, Over the past 25 years, the Briarwood Organization has
focused its expertise and resources on making home ownership possible
for New Yorkers unable to keep pace with the city's skyrocketing housing
prices; the company is committed to providing truly affordable housing;
and
WHEREAS, The Briarwood Organization has successfully evolved from a
local Queens builder into a full-service real estate company that takes
on ventures of varying scope and scale; to date, the company has
completed thousands of residential units and over 100,000 square feet of
commercial space; and
WHEREAS, Continuing to follow its original mission statement, cham-
pioning socially responsible development while aggressively pursuing new
growth opportunities, the Briarwood Organization has branched out from
development and construction to offer a full complement of real estate
services; and
WHEREAS, The Briarwood Organization has reaffirmed its commitment to
green building in each project by incorporating new technologies and
materials; and
WHEREAS, The Briarwood Organization continues to build on its tradi-
tion of community-minded development and reaffirms its reputation for
innovation and excellence; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion of the 100th Anniversary of the
Briarwood Organization presents a unique opportunity for this Legisla-
tive Body to recognize and pay tribute to the Briarwood Organization;
and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when business
organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our
attention, they should be recognized by all the citizens of this great
Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Briarwood Organization; and be
it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Briarwood Organization, and to the principals Vincent L.
Riso, Raymond Riso, Howard Goodman and James Riso.