Bill Text: NY K00921 | 2025-2026 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Assembly Resolution 921

Introduced

Bill Title: Commemorating the Centennial Celebration of the New York State Society of Professional Engineers

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2026-02-03 - adopted [K00921 Detail]

Download: New_York-2025-K00921-Introduced.html


Assembly Resolution No. 921

BY: M. of A. Santabarbara

        COMMEMORATING  the  Centennial  Celebration of the
        New York State Society of Professional Engineers

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to  recognize  and
honor  historic milestones and organizations whose purpose and endeavors
have substantially contributed to the civic, economic, and  professional
life of the State of New York; and

  WHEREAS,  The  New  York  State  Society  of  Professional Engineers
(NYSSPE)  proudly  commemorates  its  Centennial  Anniversary  in  2026,
marking one hundred years of dedicated service, leadership, and advocacy
on  behalf  of the engineering profession and the people of the State of
New York; and

  WHEREAS, In celebration of this historic milestone, NYSSPE will host
its Centennial Gala Anniversary Dinner on August 6, 2026, a  prestigious
statewide   event   bringing   together   leading   engineers,  industry
professionals,  and  distinguished  guests  to  honor   a   century   of
achievement  and to look ahead to the future of engineering in New York;
and

  WHEREAS, On April 27, 1926, a  general  organizational  meeting  was
convened   for  engineers  who  had  expressed  interest  in  forming  a
professional society, laying the foundation  for  what  would  become  a
lasting and influential institution; and

  WHEREAS, On May 11, 1926, the first general assembly, held by public
invitation at the Schnorer Club located at 163rd Street and Eagle Avenue
in  the  Bronx,  brought  together  New York's engineering community, at
which  time  officers  were  elected  and  temporary  headquarters  were
established  at  470  East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, officially marking the
birth of the New York State Society of Professional Engineers  and  Land
Surveyors; and

  WHEREAS,  The  Society was founded by 14 licensed engineers and land
surveyors, united by a  shared  commitment  to  professionalism,  public
service,  and  the  advancement  of engineering standards throughout New
York State; and

  WHEREAS, Among its distinguished founders was David B.  Steinman,  a
renowned  civil  engineer, visionary designer of the Mackinac Bridge and
numerous other iconic bridges, a published  author,  and  a  native  New
Yorker  who  grew up in lower Manhattan inspired by the Brooklyn Bridge,
beneath which he lived and dreamed of engineering excellence; and

  WHEREAS, Since its inception,  NYSSPE  has  been  steadfast  in  its
mission to advocate for professional licensure laws, ethical engineering
practice,  fair and adequate compensation, and public recognition of the
essential role engineers play in safeguarding public health, safety, and
welfare; and

  WHEREAS, In 1934, NYSSPE played a pivotal role in the  formation  of
the  National  Society  of  Professional  Engineers  (NSPE),  helping to

elevate the voice and influence of licensed engineers  at  the  national
level; and

  WHEREAS,  The Society experienced early and sustained growth through
the establishment of local chapters  across  the  State,  including  the
Monroe   Professional   Engineers   Society   (MPES)  founded  in  1929,
strengthening regional engagement and professional collaboration; and

  WHEREAS, Demonstrating a forward-looking commitment to education and
workforce development, NYSSPE launched pioneering  STEM  initiatives  in
the  late 1980s-originally known as "Learn Tech"-under the leadership of
Beverly Schwartz, inspiring generations of students to pursue careers in
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; and

  WHEREAS, Today, NYSSPE continues to serve as a respected  voice  for
professional  engineers,  fostering  innovation,  leadership, and public
trust while addressing the evolving challenges  facing  the  engineering
profession; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the Centennial Celebration of the New York State Society  of
Professional  Engineers,  recognizing  its profound contributions to the
State of New York and its citizens over the past one hundred years;  and
be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the New York State Society of Professional Engineers.