LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Kevin Eitzmann upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Jeanette Dworkin Labor Award by the
Capital District Labor-Religion Coalition on May 16, 2012

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Kevin Eitzmann has given not only of his time and energies
but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Kevin Eitzmann
upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Jeanette Dwor-
kin Labor Award by the Capital District Labor-Religion Coalition, to be
celebrated at its 15th Annual Memorial Awards Dinner on Wednesday, May
16, 2012, at the Polish American Citizens Club in Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Jeanette Dworkin Labor Award was established in honor of
Jeanette Dworkin, a strong, tireless advocate for justice and equality
who was a vital part of the Capital District Labor-Religion Coalition,
representing the United Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York; she
was instrumental in uniting the local Jewish and African-American commu-
nities; and
WHEREAS, Kevin Eitzmann works for the New York State AFL-CIO as a
Social Media/Assistant Field Coordinator; in his short time there, he
has expanded their roles in social media and redesigned the NYSAFLCI-
O.org website to be more user friendly and interactive for union members
and the community; and
WHEREAS, Former Field Staff Representative at the Capital District
Area Labor Federation (CDALF), Kevin Eitzmann implemented the programs
of the Federation and provided hands on leadership for the political and
legislative agendas of the CDALF and its parent organization, the
AFL-CIO, in the 11-county area of the Greater Capital Region; and
WHEREAS, Moreover, Kevin Eitzmann was responsible for coordinating
assistance for contracts and organizing campaigns of local unions and
any national and state AFL-CIO program work; and
WHEREAS, Kevin Eitzmann's work at the CDALF included revamping the
communications structure, thereby becoming the first digital strategist
in the organization; and
WHEREAS, Kevin Eitzmann has also enhanced the CDALF's connection to
the local community by leading new initiatives like the Community Round
Table, a coalition of labor and community groups; and
WHEREAS, A valued and involved member of his community, Kevin Eitzmann
is one of the founders of Capital District Next Generation United, a
group that brings together young people to learn more about unions and
encourages their participation in the fight for progressive issues; and
WHEREAS, Prior to his employment at the Federation, Kevin Eitzmann was
a member of the Communication Workers of America, where he served as a
shop steward, advancing to chief steward and finally to Albany Vice
President; and
WHEREAS, Kevin Eitzmann was also an instructor at the Communication
Workers of America, teaching hundreds of members about the importance of
Unions, Universal Healthcare and the Employee Free Choice Act; and
WHEREAS, Kevin Eitzmann has been called upon to contribute his time
and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always
given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Kevin Eitzmann has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Kevin Eitzmann has displayed
throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Kevin Eitzmann upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of the Jeanette Dworkin Labor Award by the Capital District Labor-Reli-
gion Coalition on May 16, 2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Kevin Eitzmann.