LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring David A. Rosen upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Civic Engagement and Advocacy Award, to
be celebrated at the Stakeholders' 2014 GOBY Awards Ceremony on April
23, 2014

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to call attention to
the dedicated efforts of those individuals and organizations from across
the State of New York who volunteer their time and energies in service
to the community; and
WHEREAS, Volunteerism is an essential element of all societies; it
provides a way in which the human values of community, caring and serv-
ing can be sustained and strengthened; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor David A. Rosen
upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Civic Engage-
ment and Advocacy Award to be celebrated at the Stakeholders' 2014 GOBY
Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at the GE Theatre at Proc-
tors, Schenectady, New York; and
WHEREAS, The GOBY Awards (Get on Board Volunteer Awards) recognize
companies, organizations and individuals who have provided exemplary
volunteer services in New York's Capital Region; and
WHEREAS, David A. Rosen is legislative counsel to New York State
Senator Michael Gianaris and has provided political consulting and
election law assistance for numerous other successful Senate candidates;
and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to giving back to his community, David A. Rosen
currently serves in a variety of leadership positions including Vice-
Chair of the City of Albany's Citizens' Police Review Board and Director
of the Albany Law School Alumni Association; furthermore, he is LGBTQA
Youth Group Facilitator at the Pride Center of the Capital Region and
has participated in the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) seminar,
among others; and
WHEREAS, For his outstanding contributions, this esteemed man has
received the KNICKERBOCKER LEDGER'S 30 Under Thirty Award, the Outstand-
ing Young Alumni Award from Albany Law School's National Alumni Associ-
ation and the Director of Recruitment Award from HOBY; and
WHEREAS, Volunteerism promotes family and community solidarity; most
importantly, people who give of their time in civic and charitable
endeavors inspire others to the call of volunteerism; 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
honor David A. Rosen upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of the Civic Engagement and Advocacy Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to David A. Rosen.