Bill Text: NY K00909 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commemorating the 125th Anniversary of the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2022-05-16 - adopted [K00909 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-K00909-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 909

BY: M. of A. Buttenschon

        COMMEMORATING the 125th Anniversary of the Greater
        Utica Chamber of Commerce

  WHEREAS,  It  is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the
achievements of those organizations which  substantially  contribute  to
the  economic vitality of their communities and the entire Empire State;
and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing  traditions,  this  Legislative  Body  is  justly proud to
commemorate the 125th  Anniversary  of  the  Greater  Utica  Chamber  of
Commerce; and

  WHEREAS,  On  September  2,  1896, the Utica Chamber of Commerce was
incorporated by the Secretary of the State in New York; and

  WHEREAS, The Greater Utica  Chamber  of  Commerce  is  a  non-profit
organization   comprised   of  business  and  business-oriented  members
dedicated to developing a prosperous economic climate that will  enhance
the  commercial  growth of the quality of life for all who reside in the
Greater Utica Area; and

  WHEREAS, Over the past 125  years,  the  Greater  Utica  Chamber  of
Commerce  has  adapted and transformed to maintain its business edge and
become  known  as  one  of  the  premier  chambers  in  New  York,  with
recognition as one of four accredited chambers in the state; and

  WHEREAS,  While  the  name  evolved  over the years to accommodate a
growing regional membership, the mission and  goals  have  remained  the
same;  the  Greater  Utica Chamber of Commerce recognizes that it is the
voice of a unified business community and that  by  becoming  active  in
several   varied   arenas,  it  can  achieve  the  following  goals  and
objectives: to play a significant role in expanding existing  businesses
and  attracting  new  enterprises  that  will  create jobs and result in
economic  growth  for  the  area;  to  campaign  for  quality   regional
government,   advocating  the  positive  results  obtained  through  the
consolidation of elected offices and public  services;  to  promote  the
area enthusiastically with innovation to the residents and nonresidents,
championing those assets that many locals take for granted and outsiders
may  not  realize;  to  foster partnerships and relationships with other
organizations or individuals who wish to meet  these  opportunities  and
challenges  within  the  Utica  area;  and to provide benefits that will
assist member businesses in becoming successful economic entities; and

  WHEREAS, In 2018, The United States Chamber of Commerce awarded  the
Greater  Utica  Chamber  of  Commerce  with 3-Star Accreditation for its
sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact
on the community; the Chamber also received special recognition for  its
facilities,  Small  Business  Council,  Catalyst  Group,  and Government
Affairs and Economic Development Council; and

  WHEREAS, The Greater Utica Chamber  of  Commerce  has  been  a  true
ambassador  of  economic growth and an advocate for small businesses; it

has always taken a proactive  approach  to  highlighting  the  wonderful
resources and services available to potential clients; and

  WHEREAS, The entrepreneurial spirit drives initiatives such as small
business  workshops, seminars, and events to improve the economy, better
the business climate, increase the  number  of  jobs,  and  enhance  the
quality of life for all that call Utica home; and

  WHEREAS,  The success of the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce is in
direct correlation to the efforts of its members, whose involvement  is,
and  always  has  been,  characterized  by  an impressive commitment, an
unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard  of  excellence  in
all endeavors on behalf of the organization and the community it serves;
and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  with  great  pleasure  that  this Legislative Body
acknowledges this exceptional organization and its contributions to  the
local and State economies, fully confident it will continue to enjoy the
sparkling success it has experienced thus far; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 125th  Anniversary  of  the  Greater  Utica  Chamber  of
Commerce; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce.