Bill Text: NY J02157 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending Jordan Fruchter upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the United Tenants of Albany on July 11, 2019

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-01-14 - ADOPTED [J02157 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J02157-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2157

BY: Senator BRESLIN

        COMMENDING  Jordan  Fruchter  upon the occasion of
        his  designation  for  special  recognition  by  the
        United Tenants of Albany on July 11, 2019

  WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the  quality  and  character  of life in the communities across New York
State are reflective of the concerned and  dedicated  efforts  of  those
organizations and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare
of the community and its citizenry; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
commend Jordan Fruchter upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition  by  the  United  Tenants of Albany, to be celebrated at its
46th Annual Meeting on Thursday,  July  11,  2019,  at  Sheridan  Hollow
Commons in Albany, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  United  Tenants  of  Albany  (UTA)  is  a  community based
non-profit organization which works to improve housing conditions,  both
in  terms  of  physical  conditions and tenant's rights for security and
equity;  UTA  responds  to  calls  throughout  the   Capital   District,
concentrating its activities in low and moderate income neighborhoods in
the City of Albany; and

  WHEREAS, Over the past four decades, UTA has strived to improve code
enforcement,  campaigned  for  rent  regulations,  promoted  responsible
investment policies, and supported the development and  preservation  of
affordable  housing;  this  vital  organization  has also partnered with
public housing tenants, mobile home park tenants, concerned home owners,
and responsible landlords on issues of housing justice; and

  WHEREAS, Jordan Fruchter is being  honored  for  his  steadfast  and
unremitting  commitment  to  making  it easier for tenants to access the
legal system, in order to better understand their rights; and

  WHEREAS, A third year student at Albany Law School, Jordan  Fruchter
is  involved with UTA through the School's Community Development Clinic;
in this capacity, he designed an abatement calculator which  effectively
demystifies   the   court   process  for  tenants  who  are  looking  to
affirmatively access the justice system  when  enduring  unsafe  housing
conditions; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the  maintenance  of  high  standards  in  their
profession,  certainly  have  earned the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
commend Jordan Fruchter upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition  by the United Tenants of Albany on July 11, 2019; and be it
further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Jordan Fruchter.