Senate Resolution No. 199

BY: Senator BRESLIN

COMMENDING the Empire State Society of Association
Executives upon the occasion of celebrating its 40th
Anniversary on February 7, 2019

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the
achievements of those organizations which substantially contribute to
the economic vitality of their communities and the entire Empire State;
and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend the Empire State Society of Association Executives upon the
occasion of its 40th Anniversary; this momentous occasion will be
celebrated at its Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet on Thursday,
February 7, 2019, at the Albany Marriott in Albany, New York; and

WHEREAS, Since 1979, the Empire State Society of Association
Executives (ESSAE) has strived to guide, empower and lead by providing
support for persons engaged in the management of voluntary trade and
professional associations and not-for-profit organizations; and

WHEREAS, ESSAE provides a method for the exchange of ideas among the
professional staff of associations located in New York State; one of the
initial aims for organizing ESSAE was to encourage high professional
standards in the management of those associations; these ideals and aims
are still being followed, and ESSAE now boasts over 500 members from
across the State; and

WHEREAS, These individuals truly make a difference in the State of
New York by creating jobs, enriching communities, and serving as
professional and workforce development leaders; and

WHEREAS, Currently, New York State ranks second in the highest
membership organizations employment in the nation, and its associations
bring in over $11 billion in annual revenue; and

WHEREAS, Over the years, ESSAE has become increasingly progressive
and active; some of their recent activities, projects and programs
include educational seminars, social activities, a job board, a lending
library, the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation,
opportunities to join various task forces and committees, E-News, and
the Association Leadership Academy Program, as well as its Annual
Meeting and Awards Program and Annual One Day Conference & Expo; and

WHEREAS, For 40 years, ESSAE has diligently worked to educate the
workforce, and its members have served as vital and substantial parts of
their communities by volunteering their time and energy to various
worthy organizations and projects; and

WHEREAS, The success of ESSAE is in direct correlation to the
efforts of its Executive Director Vanessa LaClair and her staff, 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 institution and the
community it serves; and

WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body
acknowledges this exceptional organization and its contributions to the
local and State economies, fully confident it will continue to enjoy the
sparkling success it has experienced thus far; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Empire State Society of Association Executives upon the
occasion of celebrating its 40th Anniversary on February 7, 2019; and be
it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Vanessa LaClair, Executive Director, the Empire State
Society of Association Executives.