LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION recognizing April 23-27, 2012, as Administrative
Professionals Week

WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in participating in
weeks of appreciation of its various dedicated and expert professionals;
and
WHEREAS, Administrative Professionals Week is observed annually in
workplaces around the world to recognize the important contributions of
administrative support staff and is sponsored by the International Asso-
ciation of Administrative Professionals; and
WHEREAS, The International Association of Administrative Professionals
will celebrate Administrative Professionals Week during the week of
April 23-27, 2012, and Administrative Professionals Day on April 25th;
there will be a dinner held on April 25th at the Bonadio Group; and
WHEREAS, The theme of Administrative Professionals Week 2012 is
"Admins, the Pulse of the Office"; administrative professionals world-
wide have opened this year's celebration to all office professionals;
and
WHEREAS, Administrative professionals play an essential role in coor-
dinating the office operations of various organizations, including busi-
nesses, government offices, and educational institutions; and
WHEREAS, The work of administrative professionals today requires
advanced knowledge and expertise in communications, computer software,
office technology, project management, organization, customer service,
and other vital management responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, The State of New York is deeply appreciative of the hard
work, expertise, and dedication of its administrative professionals;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
recognize April 23-27, 2012, as Administrative Professionals Week; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Capital District Chapter of the International Association
of Administrative Professionals.