Bill Text: NY K00181 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County as recipient of the 2019 Industry Insider Award for Agriculture by the Niagara USA Chamber

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-03-14 - adopted [K00181 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-K00181-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 181

BY: M. of A. Norris

        HONORING  Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara
        County upon  the  occasion  of  its  designation  as
        recipient  of  the  2019  Industry Insider Award for
        Agriculture by the Niagara USA Chamber

  WHEREAS, It is the sense 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
individuals  and  organizations  that  are devoted 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
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County upon the occasion of its
designation  as  recipient  of  the  2019  Industry  Insider  Award  for
Agriculture by the Niagara USA Chamber to  be  celebrated  at  its  2019
Awards  Ceremony  at  the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino, Niagara Falls,
New York, on Friday, March 15, 2019; and

  WHEREAS, The Niagara USA Chamber  is  proud  to  celebrate  business
excellence in the Niagara Region; and

  WHEREAS,  For over 100 years, Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of
Niagara County  has  put  knowledge  to  work  in  pursuit  of  economic
vitality, ecological sustainability and social well-being; and

  WHEREAS,   CCE   of  Niagara  County  brings  local  experience  and
research-based solutions  together,  helping  families  and  communities
thrive in this rapidly changing world; and

  WHEREAS,  This  exceptional  organization  offers  a wide-variety of
resources for farmers and consumers to help strengthen  the  local  food
system;  their  four  regional  agriculture teams provide research-based
information,  programs,  and  technical   assistance   to   agricultural
commodity producers in Niagara County; and

  WHEREAS,  Through  programs  like  EatFresh Western New York and the
Western New York Food Incubator, a wide-range of  services  to  new  and
established farm and food businesses are offered; and

  WHEREAS,  CCE  of Niagara County's 4-H youth development program and
countless agriculture education programs help youth build  a  connection
to the local food system and discover agricultural career opportunities;
and

  WHEREAS,  Through  the  Niagara  County  Fair, CCE of Niagara County
showcases these programs  and  provides  learning  experiences  to  help
community  members  develop  an  understanding and appreciation of local
agriculture; and

  WHEREAS, As Niagara County's go-to agricultural resource for support
with production, business management, product marketing,  labor  issues,
and  a host of other topics, CCE of Niagara County is the quintessential

selection for the prestigious Industry Insider  Award  for  Agriculture;
and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  custom  of  this  Legislative  Body that when
organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to  our
attention,  they  should be recognized and applauded by all the citizens
of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
honor  Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County upon the occasion
of its designation as recipient of the 2019 Industry Insider  Award  for
Agriculture by the Niagara USA Chamber; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County.