LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Alan Lobel upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Friends of CEO Award by the Commission
on Economic Opportunity on May 21, 2015

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 organiza-
tions 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 honor Alan
Lobel upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Friends
of CEO Award by the Commission on Economic Opportunity, to be celebrated
at its Community Action Luncheon on Thursday, May 21, 2015, at the
Hilton Garden Inn, Troy, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO) was formed in
1965 as a private non-profit Community Action Agency; today there are
over 1,100 Community Action Agencies across the country which were
created after Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Economic Opportunity Act in
1964; and
WHEREAS, Remaining true to its mission, CEO creates partnerships and
develops opportunities for social and economic growth and empowerment in
individuals, families and communities through its five core areas:
Family and Education Support, Early Childhood Education, Employment and
Financial Education, Healthy Homes, and Health and Wellness; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed man has been called upon to contribute his time
and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always
given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Alan Lobel is receiving this auspicious award in recognition
of his steadfast dedication to those in the community, and whose unwav-
ering and immutable devotion to the Commission on Economic Opportunity
(CEO) is an inspiration to all who strive for excellence in supporting
its mission; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Alan Lobel has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Alan Lobel has displayed throughout
his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Alan Lobel upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the Friends of CEO Award by the Commission on Economic Opportunity on
May 21, 2015; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Alan Lobel.