Bill Text: NY J02107 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Elmwood Village Association

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-06-20 - ADOPTED [J02107 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J02107-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2107

BY: Senator JACOBS

        COMMEMORATING  the 25th Anniversary of the Elmwood
        Village Association

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to  commend  those
illustrious  organizations  of  the  State  of  New York whose focus and
intent have made a substantial impact on the quality of  life  in  their
communities; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Elmwood Village Association; and

  WHEREAS,  Located  at  the  crossroads of a historically significant
parkway system and home  to  an  impressive  collection  of  world-class
architecture, Elmwood Village is a premier urban, mixed-use neighborhood
that  dates back to Joseph Ellicott's 1804 plan for the City of Buffalo,
New York; and

  WHEREAS, The Elmwood Village Association is  a  nonprofit  community
development  organization  serving  the  Elmwood Village in Buffalo, New
York; and

  WHEREAS, Formally incorporated as  Forever  Elmwood  Corporation  in
November of 1994, the Elmwood Village Association is built by collective
efforts  of  Elmwood  Avenue small business owners, property owners, and
neighborhood residents to  improve  quality  of  life  and  support  the
Elmwood Avenue business district; and

  WHEREAS,  With roots extending back into the 1980s, the organization
has become the primary vehicle  for  community  engagement  shaping  the
future of this Buffalo neighborhood; and

  WHEREAS,  Since  its  inception, the Elmwood Village Association has
housed   active,   community-led   committees   focusing   on   economic
revitalization,   housing   code   enforcement,   urban  design,  zoning
regulations,  community  events,  neighborhood  safety,  small  business
marketing and more; and

  WHEREAS,  Furthermore,  this vital organization follows the National
Main Street Center's Main Street Four-Point Approach with transformation
strategies  focused  on:  Economic  Vitality,  Design,  Promotion,   and
Organization; and

  WHEREAS, Over its distinguished 25-year history, the Elmwood Village
Association  has  demonstrated  continuous  service to the residents and
communities which it serves; and

  WHEREAS, The success of the Elmwood Village Association is in direct
correlation to the efforts of its dedicated 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,  This  auspicious occasion presents an opportunity for this
Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute  to  the  Elmwood  Village
Association; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  custom  of  this  Legislative  Body that when
individuals and organizations 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 25th Anniversary of the Elmwood Village Association; and
be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to the Elmwood Village Association.