LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Andrea Crisafulli Russo upon the occa-
sion of her designation as recipient of the 2015 Excellence in Business
Award by The Women's Business Council of the Albany-Colonie Regional
Chamber of Commerce

WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain
extraordinary individuals it wishes to recognize for their valued
contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly
acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among
us all; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Andrea Crisa-
fulli Russo upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the
2015 Excellence in Business Award by The Women's Business Council of the
Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce to be celebrated at its 24th
Annual Women of Excellence Luncheon on Thursday, May 28, 2015, at the
Albany Marriott Hotel, Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, Andrea Crisafulli Russo has exhibited the true spirit of this
auspicious award through her impressive professional success and her
tireless dedication to both her community and her family; this remark-
able woman is helping to shape the future of the residents of the Capi-
tal Region and throughout the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, The Women of Excellence Award acknowledges women in seven
categories: distinguished career, excellence in management (100+ staff
and volunteers), excellence in management (1-99 staff members), excel-
lence in business, excellence in their profession, excellence in sales
or marketing, and emerging professional; and
WHEREAS, Andrea Crisafulli Russo is the current Owner/President of her
family business, Crisafulli Bros. Plumbing and Heating, a company which
has been in business since 1939; and
WHEREAS, In 2014, Andrea Crisafulli Russo and the staff at Crisafulli
Bros. Plumbing and Heating proudly commemorated their 75th Anniversary
of providing services to the people in the Capital District; and
WHEREAS, Andrea Crisafulli Russo is a vital member of several organ-
izations including the Albany-Colonie Regional Executive Board, Russell
Sage College Foundation Board, Albany Executives Association and
Women@Work's Executive Committee; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Andrea Crisafulli Russo has
displayed throughout her life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, 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 Andrea Crisafulli Russo upon the occasion of her designation as
recipient of the 2015 Excellence in Business Award by The Women's Busi-
ness Council of the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Andrea Crisafulli Russo.