Bill Text: NY J02225 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring The Sage Colleges' Nutrition Science Department upon the occasion of its selection as an Outstanding Community Partner

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-01-14 - ADOPTED [J02225 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J02225-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2225

BY: Senator BRESLIN

        HONORING  The  Sage  Colleges'  Nutrition  Science
        Department upon the occasion of its selection as  an
        Outstanding  Community  Partner by The Food Pantries
        for the Capital District on October 3, 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
The Sage Colleges' Nutrition Science Department upon the occasion of its
selection  as  an Outstanding Community Partner by The Food Pantries for
the Capital District, to be observed at its 8th Annual  Harvest  Evening
Celebration on Thursday, October 3, 2019, at Franklin Plaza in Troy, New
York; and

  WHEREAS,  Established  in  1979,  The  Food Pantries for the Capital
District is a coalition of more than 60 food pantries located in Albany,
Rensselaer, Saratoga, and Schenectady  Counties;  each  year,  The  Food
Pantries  help fund, collect, and deliver 2.9 million pounds of food for
its food member pantries, which helps provide food to 59,000 people  for
approximately 3.3 million meals; and

  WHEREAS,  For  many  years,  The  Sage  Colleges'  Nutrition Science
Department has been a strong supporter in the fight against hunger; this
compassionate group of students and faculty members are being recognized
for their many  contributions  to  The  Food  Pantries  of  the  Capital
District, and to the people this vital organization serves; and

  WHEREAS, Remaining true to its mission, The Sage Colleges' Nutrition
Science  Department advances the field of nutrition through scholarship,
outreach and  preparation  of  entry-level  registered  dieticians  (RD)
within a small, private liberal arts college; and

  WHEREAS,  The  Sage  Colleges' Nutrition Science Department prepares
its graduates for  success  in  advanced  education  and/or  entry-level
employment,  as  well as in opportunities to actively participate in the
community as a team member and leader in a variety of settings; 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 The Sage Colleges' Nutrition Science Department upon the  occasion
of  its  selection  as  an  Outstanding  Community  Partner  by The Food
Pantries for the Capital District; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to The Sage Colleges' Nutrition Science Department.