Senate Resolution No. 601

BY: Senator GRIFFO

COMMEMORATING the 50th Anniversary of the State
Government Affairs Council

WHEREAS, The State Government Affairs Council (SGAC) was established
50 years ago with the mission to advance and support the state
government affairs profession by fostering community and relationship
building with peers and elected officials, building knowledge, and
promoting diverse perspectives in a nonpartisan environment; and

WHEREAS, SGAC's members, consisting of government affairs
professionals, have consistently worked to enhance understanding and
communication between the public and private sectors, ensuring the fair
representation of diverse interests and advocating for the advancement
of policies that promote offering unparalleled educational
opportunities; providing a forum for members and policymakers to convene
and collaborate; mentoring the next generation of state government
affairs professionals; promoting all aspects of diversity; and

WHEREAS, Through its collaboration with Legislative Bodies of New
York State, administrative agencies, and community stakeholders, SGAC
has helped build a more responsive, transparent, and accountable
government at the state level; and

WHEREAS, The 50th anniversary of SGAC represents a milestone of
achievement and service in its ongoing commitment to excellence in
government affairs; and

WHEREAS, SGAC has fostered a forward-thinking platform for
addressing emerging challenges in state governance; and

WHEREAS, SGAC has created a legacy of fostering leadership,
training, and advocacy that has shaped the professional development of
thousands of individuals in the field of government relations; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body recognizes and commends the State
Government Affairs Council for its 50 years of dedicated service and
significant contributions to enhancing the relationship between state
and local governments, businesses, and communities; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body encourages continued support for
SGAC's mission and commends its members for their tireless work to
advocate for sound policy decisions, transparency, and good governance;
and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body extends its congratulations to the
State Government Affairs Council and its members on reaching this
remarkable milestone and acknowledges their enduring influence on the
state's government affairs landscape; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the State Government Affairs
Council; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the State Government Affairs Council in recognition of
their 50th anniversary and continued commitment to advancing public
policy across the state.