Bill Text: NY J00564 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 564

Introduced

Bill Title: Commending Local Initiatives Support Corporation NYC upon the occasion of hosting its Big Apple Awards Gala on May 18, 2023

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Introduced) 2023-03-16 - REFERRED TO FINANCE [J00564 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00564-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 564

BY: Senator PARKER

        COMMENDING  Local  Initiatives Support Corporation
        NYC upon the  occasion  of  hosting  its  Big  Apple
        Awards Gala on May 18, 2023

  WHEREAS, It is the custom 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 who would devote themselves 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
commend  Local  Initiatives Support Corporation NYC upon the occasion of
hosting its Big Apple Awards Gala on Thursday,  May  18,  2023,  at  the
Rainbow Room in New York, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  During this auspicious occasion, Local Initiatives Support
Corporation (LISC)  NYC  will  recognize  community-based  partners  and
advocates  that  are  creating  a  bright  future for New York City, and
providing  a  unique  opportunity  for  attendees  to  learn  how  these
trailblazing  organizations  and allies are transforming our city into a
more equitable place for everyone; and

  WHEREAS, For 40 years, LISC NYC has supported local  initiatives  to
advance    equitable    development    of   historically   underinvested
neighborhoods; and

  WHEREAS, LISC NYC is dedicated to  helping  underinvested  New  York
City  neighborhoods  meet  community  needs,  from affordable housing to
quality jobs by working hand-in-hand  with  community-based  nonprofits,
government  agencies,  technical assistance providers, and philanthropic
funders; and

  WHEREAS, This  vital  organization  truly  believes  New  York  City
neighborhoods  are  at their best, as places to live, do business, work,
and raise families,  when  they  are  racially  diverse  and  culturally
dynamic; and

  WHEREAS,   By  activating  impact-oriented  partnerships,  LISC  NYC
diligently works to ensure that our city is one  of  shared  prosperity;
and

  WHEREAS, Since its inception, LISC NYC has invested over $3 billion,
leveraged   an   additional   $7.6   billion  in  support  of  low-  and
moderate-income New York City  communities,  resulting  in  over  42,000
affordable homes built and preserved, and nearly 2.5 million square feet
of   retail   and   community  space  preserved,  helping  to  stabilize
neighborhoods; and

  WHEREAS, The success of LISC NYC is in  direct  correlation  to  the
efforts  of  its  members,  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  the  sense  of  this  Legislative  Body that those
organizations which enhance the quality of life in their  community  and
have  shown  a  long and sustained commitment to the maintenance of high
standards in their profession, certainly have earned the recognition and
applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore,
be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
commend  Local  Initiatives Support Corporation NYC upon the occasion of
hosting its Big Apple Awards Gala on May 18, 2023; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Local Initiatives Support Corporation NYC.