Bill Text: NY J01257 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 1257 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Congratulating Joel Harris upon the occasion of his retirement as President of the Mineola Chamber of Commerce after ten years of invaluable public service

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2022-01-19 - ADOPTED [J01257 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J01257-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 1257

BY: Senator KAPLAN

        CONGRATULATING  Joel  Harris  upon the occasion of
        his retirement as President of the  Mineola  Chamber
        of  Commerce  after three years of invaluable public
        service

  WHEREAS, It is the sense 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
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
congratulate  Joel  Harris  upon  the  occasion  of  his  retirement  as
President  of  the  Mineola  Chamber  of  Commerce  after three years of
invaluable public service; and

  WHEREAS, Joel Harris assumed the role of President  of  the  Mineola
Chamber  of  Commerce  on  July  12,  2018,  during  which  time he gave
tirelessly of his time and energies to  serving  the  residents  of  his
community; and

  WHEREAS, Prior to holding this esteemed position, Joel Harris worked
in  finance for more than 40 years before joining the Mineola Chamber of
Commerce in 2012, previously serving as its Vice President; and

  WHEREAS, As President, Joel Harris was instrumental in giving  local
businesses  their maximum exposure, creating a website where all members
have their own business space; additionally, he made the Mineola Chamber
of Commerce more visible to its residents, getting more people  involved
with a common goal of keeping the village beautiful, vibrant and active;
and

  WHEREAS,  Under  the  able  leadership  of  Joel Harris, the Mineola
Chamber of Commerce has served as the voice of  the  village's  business
community,  cultivating  and  strengthening economic developments in the
area for its  merchants,  professionals  and  business  people  to  make
Mineola a better place to work, live, learn and play; and

  WHEREAS,  Furthermore,  the  chamber  has organized countless events
such as the Mineola Street Fair, the Summer Car Show, blood  drives  and
scholarship  programs for high school students, in addition to assisting
local businesses with economic needs; and

  WHEREAS,  With  a  steadfast  and  unwavering  commitment   to   his
community,  Joel Harris has served as a photographer for several village
and town events, mainly shooting for the Leukemia and Lymphoma  Society,
Ronald  McDonald House, Cystic Fibrosis and the Charlie Rose Foundation;
he has also served as Lieutenant  Governor  for  the  Kiwanis  New  York
District, an international service club that focuses on children; and

  WHEREAS, The recipient of numerous awards and accolades, Joel Harris
was  named  Businessman  of the Year by the Mineola Chamber of Commerce;
and

  WHEREAS,  Rare  indeed  is  the  impressive  dedication  shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which  Joel  Harris  has  displayed
throughout his life; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the custom of this Legislative Body that those who
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
congratulate  Joel  Harris  upon  the  occasion  of  his  retirement  as
President of the Mineola Chamber of Commerce, and to wish him  continued
success in all his future endeavors; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Joel Harris.