LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION celebrating the 11th Annual Capital District
Construction Career Days on April 25-26, 2012

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities of New York State are
reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of 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 celebrate
the 11th Annual Capital District Construction Career Days, to be cele-
brated on April 25-26, 2012, at the Eastern New York Laborers Training
Facility in Glenmont, New York; and
WHEREAS, In the summer of 2005, a group of volunteers from the
Construction Career Days events in Albany, Buffalo, Ithaca, and Roches-
ter formed a New York State based Oversight Committee to help with the
organization of the many statewide career events; and
WHEREAS, Many of the Construction Career Day events have since
received grants through the Federal Highway Administration and have sent
over 20,000 students through their gates; and
WHEREAS, Construction Career Days are about Youth, the Construction
Industry, and Partnerships of Volunteers; and
WHEREAS, Construction Career Days expose high school students and
adults to rewarding and diverse careers in the industry; the events
offer students a career option that they otherwise may not have been
aware of; and
WHEREAS, Construction Career Days is designed to educate youth about a
friendlier and more professional industry that cares about them and
their future; and
WHEREAS, Construction Career Days are strongly based on partnerships
of volunteers working together for youth, industry and community; and
WHEREAS, Career Day partnerships reach beyond planning and conducting
career days events; these partnerships also work towards enhancing
career technology education, developing curricula that better prepares
students for careers in the industry and increasing the diversity of the
construction industry workforce; and
WHEREAS, Recognizing its strength and commitment, and the quality and
extent of its programs and services, it is the custom of this Legisla-
tive Body to extend its highest commendation to the Capital District
Construction Career Day committee, applauding its preeminent endeavors
and accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
celebrate the 11th Annual Capital District Construction Career Days on
April 25-26, 2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Capital District Construction Career Day committee.