Senate Resolution No. 898 BY: Senator MAYER COMMENDING the Association of School Business Officials of New York upon the occasion of celebrating its 75th Anniversary WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and commend those organizations of commitment and high achievement whose purpose and endeavors prove a dedication to the pursuit of excellence in the education of the youth of this noble 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 Association of School Business Officials of New York upon the occasion of its 75th Anniversary to be celebrated at its Annual Education Summit and Expo from June 4-7, 2023, in Saratoga Springs, New York; and WHEREAS, The theme for this year's conference is "Together Towards Tomorrow, 75 Years of Advancing the Business of Education"; and WHEREAS, The Association of School Business Officials of New York (ASBO New York), formerly the New York State Association of School Business Officials (NYSASBO), was established in 1948; and WHEREAS, This vital nonprofit membership organization is affiliated with the Association of School Business Officials International and chartered by the New York State Board of Regents; and WHEREAS, For 75 years, ASBO New York has supported the professional growth of their members who are recognized as experts in school finance and operations, and leaders in education who tirelessly give of their efforts to ensure quality education for all students; and WHEREAS, The success of ASBO New York 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 when organizations 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 commend the Association of School Business Officials of New York upon the occasion of celebrating its 75th Anniversary; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Association of School Business Officials of New York.