LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Andy Rose upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Building Sustainable Communities 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 Andy Rose upon
the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Building Sustainable
Communities 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, Andy Rose is Managing Partner of the law firm Nixon Peabody,
LLP's Albany, New York office; he is passionate about developing unique
partnerships that serve as models for innovation in this area; and
WHEREAS, Andy Rose has been a part of advancing Nixon Peabody's
commitment to implementing sustainable practices to preserve the envi-
ronment for future generations; and
WHEREAS, Volunteerism promotes family and community solidarity; most
importantly, people who contribute 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 Andy Rose upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Building Sustainable Communities Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Andy Rose.