LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Manufacturers Association of
Central New York upon the occasion of celebrating its 100th Anniversary
on April 22, 2013

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY) upon the occa-
sion of celebrating its 100th Anniversary on April 22, 2013; and
WHEREAS, To kick off their year of celebration, MACNY launched their
redesigned website to the membership and public at large; the site is
intended to better align MACNY's membership needs and their ongoing
mission of continuing as the State's leading manufacturing trade associ-
ation and service provider; and
WHEREAS, Additionally, MACNY has unveiled a 100 Year logo, to be
utilized throughout the year as part of the Centennial celebration; and
WHEREAS, The MACNY Centennial commemoration will continue throughout
the 2013 year, during which time the Association will highlight the
region and state's history from the past 100 years, host a Centennial
Celebration at their 100th Annual Dinner on May 9, 2013, at the Syracuse
OnCenter, and conduct community service projects; and
WHEREAS, Manufacturing has long been the backbone of Central and
Upstate New York, and since 1913, MACNY has proudly been supporting this
hard working and community-sustaining sector of the community; and
WHEREAS, MACNY represents over 330 companies in a nineteen county
region in Upstate New York; and
WHEREAS, The 100-year-old organization provides human resource
services, training, purchasing solutions, networking opportunities and
advocacy support for its members; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception, MACNY has continuously enhanced the
quality and availability of information and services to its collective
members and manufacturing professionals statewide; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions 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
commend the Manufacturers Association of Central New York upon the occa-
sion of celebrating its 100th Anniversary on April 22, 2013; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Manufacturers Association of Central New York.