Senate Resolution No. 2446

BY: Senator PARKER

COMMENDING the Real Estate Board of New York upon
the occasion of hosting its 124th Annual Banquet on
January 16, 2020

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
associations 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 Real Estate Board of New York upon the occasion of hosting
its 124th Annual Banquet in the Grand Ballroom of the New York Hilton
Midtown on Thursday, January 16, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Founded in 1896, the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)
is the City's leading real estate trade association; and

WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of President James Whelan, REBNY
works on behalf of the mutual interests of its members by promoting
public and industry policies; and

WHEREAS, REBNY frequently speaks before government bodies with the
primary goals of expanding New York's economy, encouraging the
development and renovation of commercial and residential property,
enhancing the City's appeal to investors and residents, and facilitating
property management; and

WHEREAS, The success of REBNY is in direct correlation to the
efforts of its members, whose involvement is, and always has been,
characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and
an uncompromising standard of excellence in all endeavors on behalf of
the association and the community it serves; and

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence 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
commend the Real Estate Board of New York upon the occasion of hosting
its 124th Annual Banquet on January 16, 2020; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to James Whelan, President, Real Estate Board of New York.