Bill Text: NY J01530 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Charmaine Ushkow upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Creative Spirit Award by The Arts Center of the Capital Region

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-05-21 - ADOPTED [J01530 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J01530-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1530

BY: Senator BRESLIN

        HONORING Charmaine Ushkow upon the occasion of her
        designation  as  recipient  of  the  Creative Spirit
        Award by The Arts Center of the  Capital  Region  on
        May 15, 2019

  WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize   and  acknowledge  those  within  our  midst  who  have  made
significant contributions to the quality of life therein; and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Charmaine  Ushkow  upon  the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the Creative Spirit Award by The Arts Center of the Capital  Region,  to
be celebrated at its 2019 Gala on Wednesday, May 15, 2019; and

  WHEREAS,  The  Creative  Spirit  Award  recognizes  all  aspects  of
creative thinking, from arts  and  culture,  to  business  strategy,  to
innovation  and  entrepreneurship;  Charmaine  Ushkow  is receiving this
prestigious award for her steadfast and unremitting  commitment  to  her
profession and community; and

  WHEREAS,  In  April  of  2004,  Charmaine  Ushkow began her long and
distinguished career with the Times Union in its advertising department;
since 2010, she has held the title of Director of Community  Engagement;
in this capacity, she is the representative for the newspaper at various
Capital  Region  events,  assists  in directing charitable donations and
advertising  grants,  and  supports  area  not-for-profits   and   other
community based philanthropic organizations; and

  WHEREAS,  Prior  to  this role, Charmaine Ushkow was the Director of
Advertising for Time Warner Cable from 1988-1997; and

  WHEREAS, Well-respected within her profession, Charmaine Ushkow  has
served  as  President  of  the Albany Advertising Club, the Alliance for
Women in Media, and New York State Newspaper Advertising  and  Marketing
Executives; today, she is a vital member of the Funders Alliance and the
Corporate Committee for the University at Albany; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  sense  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
honor Charmaine Ushkow upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of  the  Creative Spirit Award by The Arts Center of the Capital Region;
and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Charmaine Ushkow.