Bill Text: NY K01035 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commemorating the 110th Anniversary of the Rome Area Chamber of Commerce

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2022-05-31 - adopted [K01035 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-K01035-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 1035

BY: M. of A. Buttenschon

        COMMEMORATING  the  110th  Anniversary of the Rome
        Area Chamber of Commerce

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize those
associations which serve to support small businesses in their community,
and in doing so, contribute to the economic vitality of their  community
and the State of New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
commemorate  the 110th Anniversary of the Rome Area Chamber of Commerce:
the membership will be saluted during the  Annual  Business  Meeting  on
Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at the Delta Lake Inn, in Rome, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Established in 1912, the Rome Area Chamber of Commerce has
serviced its community with great pride and commitment for  many  years;
and

  WHEREAS,  Since its inception, the Rome Area Chamber of Commerce has
been a driving force in promoting job growth and strengthening the  Rome
area economy; and

  WHEREAS,  For  over a century, the Rome Area Chamber of Commerce has
served the business community, providing opportunities  for  members  to
reach  more customers while advocating for programs and legislation that
reduce their costs of doing business; and

  WHEREAS, Throughout its spanning years, devoted men and  women  have
partnered with numerous businesses to provide for a more robust business
climate  in Rome while establishing many sponsored events for fun-filled
community involvement; and

  WHEREAS, Their dedication, hard work and  membership  support  allow
the  chamber  to  be in the forefront, providing energetic and effective
leadership to help other members of the chamber meet today's  challenges
head  on  through advocacy, workforce development, cost-saving marketing
opportunities, and member benefits; and

  WHEREAS, Major activities in 2022 include,  hosting  Business  After
Hours,  networking receptions that provide members with opportunities to
meet, mix, and mingle as they promote the  products  and  services  that
they offer; and

  WHEREAS, Other major events that will be presented will include such
things  as  the  Honor  America  Days Celebration, Bowling Bonanza, Golf
Tournament, and Shop Rome First Retail Promotion; these things encourage
business interaction and advocate on behalf of the business community on
issues of concern; and

  WHEREAS, Upon working with members of the Mohawk Valley Alliance  of
Chambers  of  Commerce and the Affiliate Partners to address topics such
as tourism, economic development, health care,  business  and  community
promotion,  education,  workforce  development  and publishing; the Rome

Chamber's 52-page Member Directory & Community Guide showcases  Rome  as
an  ideal community, a premier environment in which to live, work, raise
a family, and enjoy the many cultural,  educational,  recreational,  and
health-related amenities; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  with  great  pleasure  that  this Legislative Body
acknowledges the Rome Area  Chamber  of  Commerce,  and  recognizes  its
contributions  to the local and State economies, fully confident that it
will continue its outstanding efforts in support  of  small  businesses;
now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 110th Anniversary of the Rome Area Chamber of  Commerce;
and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the Rome Area Chamber of Commerce.