Senate Resolution No. 2081

BY: Senator JACOBS

HONORING Mary Canty upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the 2017 Women in
Technology Award by InfoTech WNY

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to take note of
and publicly acknowledge individuals who have distinguished themselves
through their exemplary careers, accomplishments, and purposeful lives
of service to their community and their profession; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Mary Canty upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2017
Women in Technology Award by InfoTech WNY, celebrated at its Buffalo
Emerging Technology Awards Showcase (BETAS) in Buffalo, New York; and

WHEREAS, Formed in 1998, InfoTech WNY is a rapidly growing
consortium of multi-sized software, hardware, telecommunications
companies; government and economic agencies; and educational
institutions addressing various industry-specific issues such as
workforce ability, industry image, technology transfer, networking,
access to financing, and attracting new business to the region; and

WHEREAS, Since InfoTech WNY's inception, workforce development has
been a top priority with projects including the formation of an
Education and Workforce subcommittee, internship and human resources
forums, an online job databank, and working with local colleges,
universities and school districts to implement IT curriculums; and

WHEREAS, Serving on Buffalo's Information Technology Council, the
members of InfoTech WNY create smart building certifications and partner
with the educational community to identify job opportunities, ensuring
future generations stay in the area; and

WHEREAS, The BETAS recognizes and celebrates WNY's organizations and
individuals which set the standard for technological innovation and
implementation, workplace culture and industry activism; and

WHEREAS, Mary Canty is the recipient of this auspicious award for
her devotion to her profession and sincere dedication and substantial
role in informational technology; she has continuously displayed an
unbridled enthusiasm in all her professional and civic endeavors; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, 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
honor Mary Canty upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the 2017 Women in Technology Award by InfoTech WNY; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Mary Canty.