LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION recognizing the significant contributions Tax
Professionals offer to the communities of the State of New York

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
acknowledge those within our midst who have made significant contrib-
ution to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to recognize
the significant contributions Tax Professionals offer to the communities
of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Tax Professionals have contributed by serving the people of
this great Empire State by helping millions of taxpayers file their
personal and business tax returns; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Tax Professionals diligently work for the
taxpayers with a high grade of education, technical skills, ethics and
morals; and
WHEREAS, The Latino Association of Tax Preparers, Inc. (LATAX) has the
commitment to provide all members the chance for education to improve
their skills and in this way to best all customers; and
WHEREAS, As of the last numbers released from the New York State
Department of Finance, Office of Processing and Taxpayer Services, they
have registered 63,000 tax practitioners under the new regulations in
effect from 2009; approximately 98% are tax practitioners; and
WHEREAS, Tax Professionals play a vital role in the financial life of
the citizens of New York State; it is the sense of this Legislative Body
to bring attention to their strengths, services and devotion they
provide to the 9,203,531 taxpayers who filed returns in the fiscal year
2008 and around the country; and
WHEREAS, It is the practice 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
recognize the significant contributions Tax Professionals offer the
communities of the State of New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Latino Association of Tax Preparers, Inc.