Bill Text: NY J02220 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced


Bill Title: Honoring Turner Construction upon the occasion of its designation for special recognition by the Albany Fund for Education on October 25, 2019

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-01-14 - ADOPTED [J02220 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J02220-Introduced.html

Senate Resolution No. 2220

BY: Senator BRESLIN

        HONORING  Turner Construction upon the occasion of
        its  designation  for  special  recognition  by  the
        Albany Fund for Education on October 25, 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 honor
Turner Construction upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of
the Business Partner Award by  the  Albany  Fund  for  Education  to  be
celebrated  at  its  22nd  Annual  Gala  on Friday, October 25, 2019, at
Renaissance Albany Hotel in Albany, New York; and

  WHEREAS, The Albany Fund for  Education  (AFE)  strives  to  enhance
opportunities  for  students  to  learn,  grow,  and succeed by building
community partnerships, raising funds, and investing in  innovative  and
effective  programs  and  projects  that build equity and strengthen the
educational infrastructure of the City School District of Albany; and

  WHEREAS, Turner Construction is receiving this prestigious award for
its steadfast and unremitting commitment to its community; and

  WHEREAS, Turner Construction is a North America-based, international
construction services company and is a leading builder in diverse market
segments; it has  earned  recognition  for  undertaking  large,  complex
projects,  fostering  innovation,  embracing  emerging technologies, and
making a difference for its clients and employees; and

  WHEREAS, A longtime supporter of  the  Albany  Fund  for  Education,
Turner  Construction  is well known for its ongoing philanthropy, always
encouraging others and setting up opportunities for youth to take  their
interests and creativity to the next level; and

  WHEREAS,  This  vital  company's  commitment  to  Albany goes beyond
financial support; it provides a various array of career development and
mentoring  programs  which  help  to  open  the  opportunities  in   the
construction field; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown  a
long  and  sustained  commitment to excellence 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
honor  Turner  Construction  upon  the  occasion  of  its designation as
recipient of the Business Partner Award by the Albany Fund for Education
on October 25, 2019; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Turner Construction.
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