Bill Text: NY K00870 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Metropolitan Museum of Art on March 16, 2020
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 23-8)
Status: (Passed) 2020-06-10 - adopted [K00870 Detail]
Download: New_York-2019-K00870-Introduced.html
Assembly Resolution No. 870 BY: M. of A. O'Donnell COMMEMORATING the 150th Anniversary of the Metropolitan Museum of Art on March 16, 2020 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to those institutions which devote their energy, resources and thoughtful care to the collection, preservation, interpretation, and dissemination of American art and art from across the world; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Metropolitan Museum of Art to be celebrated with a Ceremony on Monday, March 16, 2020, in Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, The Metropolitan Museum of Art was founded in 1870, by a group of eclectic American citizens who wanted to create a museum to bring art and art education to the American people; and WHEREAS, Throughout its distinguished 150-year history, the Metropolitan Museum of Art has collected thousands of paintings, sculptures, photographs, and artifacts which exhibit cultures from across the world; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, since its inception, the Metropolitan Museum of Art has expanded to encompass three locations in New York City: The Met Fifth Avenue, The Met Breuer, and The Met Cloisters; and WHEREAS, One of the most renowned and impactful art institutions in the world, the Metropolitan Museum of Art is visited by millions of patrons every year and brings in over one hundred million dollars in revenue; and WHEREAS, A true asset to its community, the Metropolitan Museum of Art has offered many internships and programs for students and scholars, raising the next generation of artists and art educators; and WHEREAS, The success of the Metropolitan Museum of Art is due in large part to the efforts of its expert staff 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 organization and the community it serves; and WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when institutions 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 commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Metropolitan Museum of Art on March 16, 2020; and it be further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.