Assembly Resolution No. 183

BY: M. of A. Morinello

HONORING Niagara University upon the occasion of
its designation as recipient of the Green Initiative
Award sponsored by National Grid, in conjunction
with the Niagara USA Chamber

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
pay tribute to those institutions and individuals who dedicate their
purposeful work to increasing public awareness of, and appreciation for,
the natural resources of New York, recognizing the role all citizens
have in protecting the environment and the quality of life in this great
Empire State; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Niagara University upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of
the Green Initiative Award sponsored by National Grid, in conjunction
with the Niagara USA Chamber to be celebrated at its 2019 Awards
Ceremony at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino, Niagara Falls, New York,
on Friday, March 15, 2019; and

WHEREAS, The Niagara USA Chamber is proud to celebrate business
excellence in the Niagara Region; and

WHEREAS, Conserving energy is not only an economical concern but
also an environmental concern; and

WHEREAS, Over the past few years, Niagara University has converted
lighting in 30 buildings to LED tubes from old fluorescent style tubes;
nearly 17,000 old tubes were replaced and 1,500 fluorescent tubes were
eliminated altogether; overall, brightness was increased in many areas
with the modern-day lighting; and

WHEREAS, Electric consumption for lighting was reduced by more than
50 percent providing an approximate annual savings of $80,000 and has
reduced their carbon footprint by over 1,000,000 pounds; and

WHEREAS, Niagara University has several other green initiatives
including the installation of four electric charging stations on campus;
and

WHEREAS, Niagara University, a prominent and well respected college,
is the quintessential selection for the prestigious Green Initiative
Award; and

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

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Niagara University upon the occasion of its designation as
recipient of the Green Initiative Award sponsored by National Grid, in
conjunction with the Niagara USA Chamber; and be it further


RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Niagara University.