LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Tracy L. Metzger upon the occasion of
her selection as the recipient of the inaugural James M. DiNapoli Award
from the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District, on May 14, 2013

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, Tracy L. Metzger has given not only of her time and energies
but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Tracy L.
Metzger upon the occasion of her selection as the recipient of the inau-
gural James M. DiNapoli Award from the Downtown Albany Business Improve-
ment District, to be celebrated at its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, May
14, 2013, at the Times Union Center in Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, The James M. DiNapoli Award is given to an individual, organ-
ization or business that has exemplified the spirit of partnership in
shaping the direction of downtown Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, Tracy L. Metzger has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to
the growth and development of Albany's downtown; beyond choosing to
maintain her company there, she also owns Downtown property, serves on
numerous committees to revitalize the area, and lives in its newest
neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, Tracy L. Metzger is President and Owner of TL Metzger & Asso-
ciates, a real estate brokerage and consulting firm; opened in 2000, the
firm has been ranked as one of the top brokerage companies in the Capi-
tal Region; and
WHEREAS, In 2012, Tracy Metzger opened the BEAHIVE, Albany's first
collaborative space for work and community, providing a shared, creative
work environment for entrepreneurs, the creative class, microbusinesses
and consultants; and
WHEREAS, Tracy Metzger was a founding Business Improvement District
(BID) member, served as Board Chairperson from 2008-2009, and continues
to Co-Chair the BID's Business Development Committee; and
WHEREAS, Tracy Metzger has been called upon to contribute her time and
talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given
of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, She serves on the boards of several organizations, including
the Center for Economic Growth, the City of Albany Industrial Develop-
ment Agency, and the City of Albany Capital Resource Corporation; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Tracy Metzger 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 Tracy L. Metzger has displayed
throughout her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Tracy Metzger upon the occasion of her selection as the recipient
of the inaugural James M. DiNapoli Award from the Downtown Albany Busi-
ness Improvement District; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Tracy L. Metzger.