LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the University at Albany Athletic
Administration upon the occasion of receiving a Champions for Children
of the Capital Region Award by the Northeast Parent & Child Society

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend the Univer-
sity at Albany Athletic Administration upon the occasion of receiving a
Champions for Children of the Capital Region Award by the Northeast
Parent & Child Society on May 1, 2012, in Troy, New York; and
WHEREAS, The sports teams of the University at Albany not only enter-
tain the residents of the Capital Region, but nearly all of UAlbany's
475 student-athletes share their time and talents with area residents in
need; and
WHEREAS, Under the leadership of Vice President for Athletic Adminis-
tration Lee McElroy, the school's athletes donate nearly 2,000 hours per
year to a spectrum of causes that benefit children, families and the
community; the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee serves as a clearing-
house for volunteer opportunities, connecting individuals and teams with
causes including the Ronald McDonald House, the Juvenile Diabetes Walk,
the Miracle League, Adopt-a-Family, Project Strive, the Regional Food
Bank of Northeastern New York and a host of educational initiatives; and
WHEREAS, Giving to children also includes coaches and administrators
who hold free instructional clinics for area youth such as the YMCA SAFE
program; they also participate in fundraisers for organizations includ-
ing the Childhood Cancer & Blood Disorder Center and provide free admis-
sion to thousands of children each year through sponsorships of Big
Brothers Big Sisters and in conjunction with the GE Kids-in-Free
program; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community 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
commend the University at Albany Athletic Administration upon the occa-
sion of receiving a Champions for Children of the Capital Region Award
by the Northeast Parent & Child Society; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Lee McElroy, Vice President, University at Albany Athletic
Administration.