LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Southwest Brooklyn Industrial Develop-
ment Corporation upon the occasion of hosting its Sunset Swing XII:
Building the Future in Southwest Brooklyn on May 10, 2012

WHEREAS, It is the practice 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
organizations and individuals who 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 commend
Southwest Brooklyn Industrial Development Corporation upon the occasion
of hosting its Sunset Swing XII: Building the Future in Southwest Brook-
lyn to be held at Gargiulo's Restaurant on Thursday, May 10, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Southwest Brooklyn Industrial Development Corporation (SBIDC)
provides advocacy and services to help businesses in the Sunset Park,
Red Hook and Gowanus neighborhoods grow and create employment opportu-
nities for local residents; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception in 1978, SBIDC has been a driving force
in the improvement of the Southwest Brooklyn economy by delivering a
wide range of business services to local firms and acting as an advocate
for business interests; and
WHEREAS, In addition, SBIDC provides local residents with employment
services and advocates for local improvements that improve the quality
of life for residents and businesses alike; and
WHEREAS, At this year's Sunset Swing XII: Building the Future in
Southwest Brooklyn, SBIDC will honor several businesses that are commit-
ted to helping this illustrious organization realize its mission; this
year's honorees are: Bruno Frustaci Contracting, one of Brooklyn's major
builders of affordable housing; Lee Spring, a leading spring manufactur-
er which has been headquartered in Brooklyn since its founding in 1918;
and Salmar Properties, which is committed to generating jobs and keeping
industry and manufacturing both in New York City and the United States;
and
WHEREAS, The Frank C. Spinner Jr. Award for Public Service will be
awarded to Cesar Fuentes, Executive Director of the Red Hook Food
Vendors, for his advocacy and support of the vendors of Red Hook Park;
and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
recognize SBIDC, for its unwavering commitment to the citizens of South-
west Brooklyn, as it provides an uncompromising standard of excellence
in the delivery of superlative community service; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, 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
commend Southwest Brooklyn Industrial Development Corporation upon the
occasion of hosting its Sunset Swing XII: Building the Future in South-
west Brooklyn on May 10, 2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Southwest Brooklyn Industrial Development Corporation.