LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Talbots upon the occasion of its
designation as Corporate Honoree by Dress for Success Worldwide on April
7, 2016

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor those busi-
nesses within the State of New York which distinguish themselves through
outstanding professional behavior, corporate innovation, and enduring
commitment to the community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Talbots upon the occasion of its designation as Corporate Honoree by
Dress for Success Worldwide, celebrated at its Give Confidence, Hope and
Style 2016 Gala held on Thursday, April 7, 2016, at the Grand Hyatt New
York, New York; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents an opportunity for this
Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to Talbots for their
steadfast and unremitting commitment to treating all women with dignity
and respect; Talbots is a prosperous American specialty retailer and
direct marketer of women's clothing, shoes and fashion accessories; and
WHEREAS, Each year, more than 800 guests and industry leaders from the
worlds of fashion, entertainment, media, retail, philanthropy and
finance share in Dress for Success Worldwide's mission of empowering
women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of
support, professional attire and the development tools to help women
thrive in work and in life; and
WHEREAS, With the generous support of its benefactors, nearly 70,000
women worldwide get back to work and rebuild better lives; and
WHEREAS, At Dress for Success Worldwide, the women that it serves are
the true celebrities of the organization; 10 Success Ambassadors are
selected to attend the gala based on their achievements since joining
Dress for Success and the commitment they have shown to progressing in
their careers; and
WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body acknowl-
edges Talbots' success, recognizes its contributions to the local and
State economies, and extends its highest commendation to the corporation
and its employees, fully confident that, in its future, it will enjoy
the same success which has so characterized its past; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Talbots upon the occasion of its designation as Corporate Hono-
ree by Dress for Success Worldwide on April 7, 2016; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Talbots.