Bill Text: NY J00199 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Commending the Empire State Society of Association Executives upon the occasion of celebrating its 40th Anniversary on February 7, 2019
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-01-15 - ADOPTED [J00199 Detail]
Download: New_York-2019-J00199-Introduced.html
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.