LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Policy Research Associates upon the
occasion of its designation as the No.1 Small Employer in the Capital
Region by ALBANY TIMES UNION Top Workplaces 2013

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor those busi-
nesses within the State of New York which distinguish themselves through
outstanding professional behavior, corporate innovation, and enduring
commitment to the community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Policy Research Associates upon the occasion of its designation as the
No.1 Small Employer in the Capital Region by ALBANY TIMES UNION Top
Workplaces 2013, which was celebrated at the Top Workplaces Awards Gala
on Thursday, April 18, 2013, at The Desmond in Colonie, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Top Workplaces Program recognizes companies whose working
environments inspire employees and give them room to do their best work;
the Top Workplaces are determined based solely on employee feedback
provided on surveys; and
WHEREAS, Policy Research Associates (PRA) has earned this meritorious
designation due to the sense of its employees that they are valued,
encouraged to grow in their jobs, and doing work that makes a difference
in the world; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1987, Policy Research Associates, based in Delmar,
New York, is an internationally known leader in the behavioral research
field, providing critical technical assistance, training, research anal-
ysis and other supports to a wide variety of local, state and federal
agencies; and
WHEREAS, Policy Research Associates' professional mission of creating
positive social change for people who are disadvantaged is also exempli-
fied in its relationship to the community; employees provide dinner at
the Interfaith Shelter every other month, collect holiday gifts for less
fortunate youth, and participate in community events such as the Teal
Ribbon Ovarian Cancer Run/Walk; and
WHEREAS, Policy Research Associates' laudatory commitment to fostering
a great work environment is evidenced by its practices; the company has
a community garden in its parking lot and boasts a workplace soccer
team; it also supports regular staff cultural competency activities in
the form of seminars, brown bag lunches, and films; and
WHEREAS, This exemplary company also provides its employees an entire
day annually to reflect on their jobs and how they affect their lives;
and
WHEREAS, Policy Research Associates' extraordinary dedication to its
employees clearly comes from its leadership; PRA President Hank Steadman
was chosen as a Top CEO based on survey results; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when businesses
of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention,
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
commend Policy Research Associates upon the occasion of its designation
as the No.1 Small Employer in the Capital Region by ALBANY TIMES UNION
Top Workplaces 2013; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Policy Research Associates.