K 552: Commemorating the Genesis Group of the Mohawk Valley Region upon the occasion of celebrating the 25th Anniversary of service to the citizens of Oneida County

 Assembly Resolution No. 552 BY: M. of A. Buttenschon COMMENDING the Genesis Group of the Mohawk Valley Region upon the occasion of celebrating its 25th Anniversary of service to the citizens of Oneida County WHEREAS, It is custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to those organizations of high purpose and worthy accomplishment whose endeavors have faithfully served the welfare of the citizens of the State of New York; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend the Genesis Group of the Mohawk Valley Region upon the occasion of celebrating its 25th Anniversary of service to the citizens of Oneida County and the Mohawk Valley Region; and WHEREAS, The Genesis Group and its partners are a civic organization that unites business and community leaders to work together to advance regional economic, social, and cultural interests; and WHEREAS, Since their start in 2000, the Genesis Group has fostered unity and cooperation among community leaders, seen extraordinary accomplishments, and created a stronger community in Oneida County and beyond; and WHEREAS, As the Genesis Group celebrate 25 meaningful years, they continue their mission of supporting and strengthening their entire region and staying committed to providing adaptive leadership skills for today's changing times; and WHEREAS, The Genesis Group dedication to communication over the past 25 years is exemplified by the many programs they offer for all levels of education, small business assistance, community leader recognition, community safety, and many more; and WHEREAS, One of their five education programs is the Literacy Program, an initiative to bring "Dolly Parton's Imagination Library" to the Mohawk Valley Region, which would allow enrolled Mohawk Valley children to receive a high-quality, age-appropriate books in the mail at no cost to the families; and WHEREAS, The Genesis Group also has a Small business Assistance Program which provides grants and incentives to help support the needs of small-businesses and non-profit organizations in the Mohawk Valley region while maintaining a non-competitive process; and WHEREAS, Since taking the Mohawk Valley Alliance of Chambers of Commerce and Affiliate Partners into the fold of the organization, the Genesis Group of the Mohawk Valley Region has established the William K. Guglielmo Legacy Award, a recognition presented to regional companies who are positively impacting the Mohawk Valley business community; and WHEREAS, It is in the sense of this Legislative Body that when individual and organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend the Genesis Group of the Mohawk Valley Region upon the occasion of celebrating its 25th Anniversary of service to the citizens of Oneida County; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Genesis Group of the Mohawk Valley.