Senate Resolution No. 100

BY: Senator BRESLIN

COMMEMORATING the 100th Anniversary of Cornell
Cooperative Extension Albany County on July 14, 2016

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
organizations and individuals that are devoted 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
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Cornell Cooperative Extension
Albany County, to be celebrated on Thursday, July 14, 2016, at The
Memorial Demonstration Gardens, Voorheesville, New York; and

WHEREAS, Since its inception in 1916, Cornell Cooperative Extension
Albany County (CCE Albany) has responded to the needs of local residents
with unbiased, research-based information, tools and education that
people have come to depend on and trust; and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, its programs are developed in direct response
to community input, and are based on the most current information
available from Cornell and other Land Grant universities from across the
nation; and

WHEREAS, The staff and trained volunteers of Cornell Cooperative
Extension deliver education programs, conduct applied research, and
encourage community collaborations; in addition, its educators connect
people with the information they need on topics such as commercial and
consumer agriculture; nutrition and health; youth and families;
finances; energy efficiency; economic and community development; and
sustainable natural resources; and

WHEREAS, Remaining true to its mission, Cornell Cooperative
Extension Albany County enables people to improve their lives and
communities through partnerships that put experience and research
knowledge to work; and

WHEREAS, This vital organization's ability to match university
resources with community needs enables Cornell Cooperative Extension to
play a vital role in the lives of individuals, families, businesses, and
communities throughout Albany County; and

WHEREAS, Over its distinguished 100 year history, Cornell
Cooperative Extension Albany County has demonstrated continuous service
to the residents and communities which it serves; and

WHEREAS, The success of Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County
is in direct correlation to the efforts of its staff and volunteers,
whose involvement is, and always has been, characterized by an
impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising
standard of excellence in all endeavors on behalf of the organization
and the community it serves; and


WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents an opportunity for this
Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to Cornell Cooperative
Extension Albany County; and

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when
organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our
attention, they should be recognized and applauded by all the citizens
of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Cornell Cooperative Extension
Albany County on July 14, 2016; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County.