New York J 1994: Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Long Island Association, Inc.

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Senate Resolution No. 1994

BY: Senator MURRAY

 COMMEMORATING the 100th Anniversary of the Long
 Island Association, Inc.

 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the
achievements of those individuals and businesses that contribute
substantially to the economic vitality of their communities, thereby
enhancing the economic well-being of 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 100th Anniversary of the Long Island Association, Inc.;
the Centennial Celebration will culminate in a Gala Event on Wednesday,
November 4, 2026; and

 WHEREAS, The Long Island Association (LIA), a non-profit and
non-partisan organization, is celebrating its 100th year of advocating
for the region's business community and Long Island's economy, honoring
its legacy through its Gala by featuring important leaders who have
helped define the LIA's mission and impacted its success over the years;
and

 WHEREAS, Originally called the Long Island Chamber of Commerce, the
organization was created in 1926 to promote the region's special quality
of life and the significant opportunities for business expansion by
attracting companies from New York City to relocate on Long Island and
encourage new infrastructure and roadways to spur population growth; in
June 1934, the organization was renamed the Long Island Association; and

 WHEREAS, The LIA has played an instrumental role in transforming the
region from a bedroom community of New York City to a dynamic, vibrant
place with its own diverse, bustling economy that offers exciting
opportunities for professional success; the LIA's regional leadership
has played a direct role in encouraging progress by advocating for
government policies and funding that created jobs for people who sought
the suburban way of life; and

 WHEREAS, Additionally, the LIA Foundation, the non-profit's
philanthropic arm, has expanded its programs in recent years to support
small businesses operating in Nassau and Suffolk Counties through direct
grants; and

 WHEREAS, For 100 years, the LIA has been a powerful voice for Long
Island, focusing on economic development, building infrastructure, and
advocating for the interests of small businesses; hundreds of small
businesses and manufacturing hubs were created to meet the needs of the
growing population; today, it continues to meet the challenges of the
region while fostering a sense of community; and

 WHEREAS, Long Island has been home to groundbreaking technologies
and discoveries, from constructing the lunar module that put the first
person on the moon to discovering the structure of DNA; this innovation
has flourished in Long Island's business community, and the LIA has
played a direct role, supporting growth through its advocacy; and

 WHEREAS, During the 1970s, the LIA focused on education on Long
Island; by the end of the decade, the Long Island Development
Corporation (LIDC) was formed to provide low-cost loans and free
technical assistance to business and non-profits in the region, allowing
companies to grow through its broad program of resources; and

 WHEREAS, Throughout the decades, numerous organizations and programs
were launched, including the Long Island Business Development Council
(LIBDC), Small Business Support Program, Long Island Action Plan, LIA
Health Alliance, Long Island Works Coalition, and LIA Research
Institute; and

 WHEREAS, Today, 100 years later, the LIA continues to provide for
the Long Island business community by creating awareness, conveying
information, and lobbying on their behalf to help businesses achieve
their goals; the LIA continues to innovate, advocate, and support the
region's growth; and

 WHEREAS, Although much has changed through the century-long
existence of LIA, its core values of integrity, collaboration,
accountability, agility, respect, and excellence remain t