Bill Text: NY K00070 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Edward A. Rath III upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Community Appreciation Award by the Clarence Chamber of Commerce

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-01-31 - adopted [K00070 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-K00070-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 70

BY: M. of A. Norris

        HONORING  Edward  A. Rath III upon the occasion of
        his  designation  as  recipient  of  the   Community
        Appreciation   Award  by  the  Clarence  Chamber  of
        Commerce on March 9, 2023

  WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize  and
commend  those distinguished citizens who would devote their life's work
and purpose to community service, contributing to  the  welfare  of  the
citizens of their communities and this great Empire State; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Edward A. Rath III upon the occasion of his designation as recipient  of
the Community Appreciation Award by the Clarence Chamber of Commerce, to
be  celebrated  at its 50th Annual Awards on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at
Samuel's Grande Manor in Clarence, New York; and

  WHEREAS, Edward A. Rath III is receiving this prestigious award  for
his  steadfast  and  unremitting  commitment to his beloved community of
Clarence; and

  WHEREAS, Edward A.  Rath  III  earned  his  bachelor's  degree  from
Syracuse  University,  and in 2005, he completed the Executive Master of
Business Administration program at Canisius College,  Magna  Cum  Laude;
and

  WHEREAS,  For  13 years, Edward A. Rath III served as an Erie County
Legislator; in this capacity, authored the County's Silver  Alert  Local
Law,  which  became  a  model  program statewide, and was a champion for
first  responders  and   public   safety   and   led   efforts   against
cyberbullying;  he  also  fought to make Erie County more affordable for
families and authored legislation to create a Property Tax Stabilization
Fund to protect homeowners; and

  WHEREAS, After being elected to the New York State Senate  in  2020,
Edward  A.  Rath  III continued his community-first advocacy and quickly
gained a reputation as a powerful voice for  transparency  and  regional
balance  in  government;  as  Ranking  Member  of  the Local Governments
Committee, he led efforts to bring more pandemic resources to the region
and passed several bills to support the local fire companies; and

  WHEREAS, In addition to his many years of public service, Edward  A.
Rath  III  is a volunteer for many local service organizations including
the Salvation Army,  Meals  on  Wheels,  Rotary  International  and  the
Alzheimer's Foundation; and

  WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife Amy, and their three
daughters,  all  of  whom  feel  privileged to be a part of his life and
rejoice in his achievements; and

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative  Body  that  those  who
enhance  the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence 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
honor Edward A. Rath  III  upon  the  occasion  of  his  designation  as
recipient of the Community Appreciation Award by the Clarence Chamber of
Commerce; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Edward A. Rath III.