Bill Text: NY K00332 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Stephanie Crockatt upon the occasion of her retirement after many years of distinguished service to the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-04-24 - adopted [K00332 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-K00332-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 332

BY: M. of A. Rivera

        CONGRATULATING   Stephanie   Crockatt   upon   the
        occasion of  her  retirement  after  many  years  of
        distinguished  service  to the Buffalo Olmsted Parks
        Conservancy

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to  recognize  and
honor  those  distinguished citizens of this great Empire State who have
devoted themselves to faithfully serving the  best  interests  of  their
community and the needs of its residents; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
congratulate  Stephanie  Crockatt  upon  the  occasion of her retirement
after many years of distinguished service to the Buffalo  Olmsted  Parks
Conservancy; and

  WHEREAS,   Stephanie  Crockatt  joined  the  Buffalo  Olmsted  Parks
Conservancy in June of 2014, originally as the Director of  Development;
she  was later hired into the role of Executive Director in May of 2015;
and

  WHEREAS, In her early career, Stephanie Crockatt  transitioned  from
golf  course  design  to  a  career as the President and CEO of the LPGA
Tournament Owners Association; she left the nonprofit industry in  2007,
to  lead  the development team at the College of Environment & Design at
the University of Georgia, until she returned to Buffalo; and

  WHEREAS, Buffalo is home to one of America's greatest  environmental
treasures,  the  first  coordinated  urban  park  system in the country,
designed by Fredrick Law Olmsted; and

  WHEREAS, Under  the  able  leadership  of  Stephanie  Crockatt,  the
Conservancy  cares for six parks, seven parkways, eight traffic circles,
and three pocket parks, totaling 850 acres; the six major parks  include
Delaware Park, Cazenovia Park, Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, Front Park,
Riverside Park, and South Park; and

  WHEREAS,  Stepanie  Crockatt  was  instrumental  in  increasing  the
Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy endowment and  financial  capabilities
to promote the well-being of the park; and

  WHEREAS,  As  a  dedicated leader, Stephanie Crockatt adeptly guided
the Conservancy through funding deficits, developed a five-year planning
mechanism, and  launched  the  Young  Professionals  for  Olmsted  Parks
program,  a  6-month  networking program for young adults who want to be
involved with nonprofit management; and

  WHEREAS, Stephanie Crockatt's tireless work and advocacy during  her
tenure  with the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy embodied a vision and
philosophy that prioritized park health, neighborhood connectivity,  and
provided welcoming spaces for all; and

  WHEREAS,  The  Conservancy  and  the  Buffalo public are indebted to
Stephanie Crockatt's consummate stewardship; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  custom  of  this  Legislative  Body that when
individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are  brought  to  our
attention,  they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens
of the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
congratulate  Stephanie  Crockatt  upon  the  occasion of her retirement
after many years of distinguished service to the Buffalo  Olmsted  Parks
Conservancy,  and  to  wish  her  continued  success  in  all her future
endeavors; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Stephanie Crockatt.