LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the New Leaders Council for its cease-
less dedication to equip civic and business leaders with the skills
needed to effect meaningful change in their communities

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 New Leaders Council for its ceaseless dedication to equip civic and
business leaders with the skills needed to effect meaningful change in
their communities; and
WHEREAS, The New Leaders Council (NLC) works to train and empower the
next generation of political leaders in traditional and nontraditional
power structures; and
WHEREAS, Operating in 40 communities across the country, the New Lead-
ers Council has worked to expand its presence and has trained more than
2,000 new leaders since 2006; and
WHEREAS, This vital organization has worked tirelessly to equip trend-
setters and emerging civic and business leaders with the skills needed
to effect meaningful change in their communities; its fundraising, poli-
cy and leadership workshops have proved invaluable to leaders across the
country; and
WHEREAS, Over its distinguished history, the New Leaders Council has
demonstrated continuous service to the residents and communities which
it serves; and
WHEREAS, The success of the New Leaders Council is in direct corre-
lation to the efforts of its staff, whose involvement is, and always has
been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusi-
asm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in all endeavors on
behalf of the organization and the community it serves; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents an opportunity for this
Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to the New Leaders Coun-
cil; 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 recognized and applauded 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 New Leaders Council for its ceaseless dedication to equip
civic and business leaders with the skills needed to effect meaningful
change in their communities; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the New Leaders Council.