Bill Text: NY J01550 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 1550 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Commending former Senator Christopher L. Jacobs for his illustrious service as a dedicated political leader and strong advocate for the people of the State of New York

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2022-06-01 - ADOPTED [J01550 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J01550-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 1550

BY: Senator ORTT

        COMMENDING  former  Senator  Christopher L. Jacobs
        for his illustrious service as a dedicated political
        leader and strong advocate for  the  people  of  the
        State of New York

  WHEREAS,  It  is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those individuals of distinguished purpose whose lives have been
committed to public service and the pursuit of excellence in the conduct
of the legislative process in this noble Empire  State;  Christopher  L.
Jacobs is one such individual; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
commend former Senator Christopher L. Jacobs for his illustrious service
as  a  dedicated  political leader and strong advocate for the people of
the State of New York; and

  WHEREAS, Senator Christopher  L.  Jacobs  was  elected  in  2016  to
represent  the  Buffalo  residents of the 60th Senate District, where he
served with honor and distinction from 2017 until 2020; and

  WHEREAS, On July 21, 2020, Christopher L. Jacobs was  elected  as  a
member  of  the  United  States House of Representatives from New York's
27th District, the esteemed position he continues to hold today; and

  WHEREAS, Christopher L. Jacobs is the owner of Avalon Development, a
real estate company that redevelops older vacant buildings; he  is  also
the co-founder of the BISON Scholarship Fund, a vital organization which
sends children to private grammar schools; and

  WHEREAS,  Christopher  L. Jacobs is a member of the Buffalo Board of
Education and served as Erie County's ninth County Clerk  from  2012  to
2017; and

  WHEREAS,  Christopher  L.  Jacobs  is the proud recipient of several
accolades, including the Pathfinder Award, and the Rising Star Award; he
was also named a 40-Under-40 honoree by the Buffalo Urban  League  Young
Professionals; and

  WHEREAS,  Christopher  L.  Jacobs resides in Buffalo, New York, with
his wife, Martina, who feels privileged to be a part  of  his  life  and
rejoices in his many achievements; and

  WHEREAS,  Every  citizen  in  New  York  State  has  most  certainly
benefited, in one way or another, from the deep dedication, intelligence
and commitment former Senator Christopher L. Jacobs brought to his  work
as a legislator, loyal friend, and trusted advisor; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is the custom of this Legislative Body to reflect upon
those outstanding individuals who have made everlasting contributions on
behalf of their fellow man and have truly left their mark on this  great
Empire State; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
recognize  and  applaud  the  many  accomplishments  of  former  Senator
Christopher L. Jacobs, and to wish him well in all his future endeavors;
and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to former New York State Senator Christopher L. Jacobs.