LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Hannay Reels, Inc. 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 Hannay
Reels, Inc. 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, Hannay Reels is a global industry leader in the manufacture
of industrial hose and cable reels, and has been an important part of
the Capital Region's business and community landscape since 1933; with
over 140 employees at their state-of-the-art facility in Westerlo, New
York, Hannay is a vital part of the region's manufacturing and economic
force; and
WHEREAS, Hannay Reels supports an incredible spectrum of causes that
benefit youth in need and have touched thousands of young lives over the
past 79 years; some of the agencies that have benefited from the kind-
ness and generosity of Hannay Reels, include: the Miracle League of the
Capital Region, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the Albany
Computers for Kids Program, the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New
York, Capital District Youth for Christ, the Empire State Youth Orches-
tra, the Center for Disability Services, Parsons Child & Family Center,
the American Red Cross, Capital City Rescue Mission, Columbia-Greene
Humane Society, Equinox Inc, the Alpha Pregnancy Care Center, the Ronald
McDonald House, Habitat for Humanity, Make a Wish Foundation, Junior
Achievement, Capital District Sponsor a Scholar, and Northeast Parent &
Child Society; and
WHEREAS, Hannay Reels is committed to being an asset to the Capital
Region and has developed a culture of social responsibility, encouraging
employees to get involved with a wide spectrum of causes; its dedication
to improving the lives of those less fortunate makes them a true Cham-
pion for Children of the Capital Region; 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 Hannay Reels, Inc. upon the occasion 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 Hannay Reels, Inc.