Bill Text: NY K02113 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commemorating the 125th Anniversary of the American Society of Landscape Architects and recognizing the enduring contributions of landscape architects to the well-being and prosperity of New York State

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-05-07 - adopted [K02113 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-K02113-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 2113

BY: M. of A. Kelles

        COMMEMORATING   the   125th   Anniversary  of  the
        American  Society  of   Landscape   Architects   and
        recognizing  the enduring contributions of landscape
        architects to the well-being and prosperity  of  New
        York State

  WHEREAS,  Landscape  architecture  is a multifaceted profession that
encompasses the analysis, design, planning, management, and  stewardship
of  the natural and built environment, playing a crucial role in shaping
the spaces where people live, work, and play; and

  WHEREAS, Landscape architects design  and  create  community  master
plans, walkable neighborhoods, multimodal transportation networks, green
stormwater  systems, and accessible spaces such as public plazas, parks,
schools, residential common areas, playgrounds, and trails that lead  to
active lifestyles and healthy communities; and

  WHEREAS,  The  American  Society of Landscape Architects, founded on
January 4, 1899, has reached  the  remarkable  milestone  of  its  125th
anniversary; and

  WHEREAS,  The 125th anniversary of the American Society of Landscape
Architects  is  an  opportunity   to   reflect   on   the   profession's
transformative  impact on public health, safety, and welfare through the
thoughtful design, analysis, management, and stewardship of the  natural
and  built  environments  in  New York State contributing to the overall
well-being of its residents; and

  WHEREAS, Landscape architects  are  STEM  professionals,  leveraging
science,  technology,  engineering, and mathematics knowledge to address
the  most  pressing  challenges  facing   its   communities,   fostering
innovation, research, and leadership in the field; and

  WHEREAS,   As  licensed  professionals,  landscape  architects  have
consistently demonstrated their commitment to public health, safety, and
welfare by designing accessible and safe public spaces, promoting active
lifestyles, and fostering resilient and sustainable outdoor environments
in New York State; and

  WHEREAS, Landscape  architects  have  played  an  integral  role  in
shaping  the  economic,  social,  and cultural fabric of New York State,
contributing to the creation of vibrant  and  livable  communities  that
enhance the quality of life for all residents; and

  WHEREAS,  New  York  State  dutifully  recognizes  the vital role of
licensed landscape architects in shaping healthy, equitable,  safe,  and
resilient public and private outdoor spaces, contributing to the overall
well-being of its citizens; and

  WHEREAS,  New  York  State  acknowledges  with  pride  the impact of
landscape architects  in  addressing  climate  change  and  biodiversity
through  innovative and sustainable design practices, creating resilient
and green infrastructure to withstand  and  respond  to  severe  weather

events,  ultimately  reducing  the  burden  on state and local funds for
disaster recovery efforts; and

  WHEREAS,  This  great  State  of  New  York  finds  it imperative to
celebrate  the  economic  benefits  derived  from   licensed   landscape
architects,  acknowledging  their  role  in  creating  inviting and safe
spaces that contribute to  the  state's  economy,  while  simultaneously
preserving the environment and ecological systems; and

  WHEREAS,  New  York  State also acknowledges The City College of New
York, Cornell University, and The State University of New York for their
accredited landscape  architecture  programs,  nurturing  and  inspiring
students  to  become  the  next  generation of leaders and innovators in
landscape architecture within New York State; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
commemorate  the  125th Anniversary of the American Society of Landscape
Architects  and  recognizes  the  enduring  contributions  of  landscape
architects to the well-being and prosperity of New York State; and be it
further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the American Society of Landscape Architects.