Bill Text: NY J02422 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Rotary Club of Monticello, New York

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-05-14 - ADOPTED [J02422 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J02422-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2422

BY: Senator OBERACKER

        COMMEMORATING  the 100th Anniversary of the Rotary
        Club of Monticello, New York

  WHEREAS, It is the sense 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
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Rotary Club of Monticello,  New
York; and

  WHEREAS,  The  world's first service club, Rotary International, was
founded on February 23, 1905, when Paul Harris,  a  native  of  Vermont,
found  himself  a  stranger  in  Chicago;  he  conceived  of the idea of
inviting three men  of  different  vocations  to  join  him  weekly  for
fellowship and to discuss each other's problems and business; and

  WHEREAS,  Today, Rotary International has grown into an organization
including over 1.2 million members in approximately 46,000 clubs  across
the  220  countries;  each club is made up of professionals and business
leaders who  are  dedicated  to  humanitarian  service,  encourage  high
ethical standards in all vocations, and to help build peace and goodwill
throughout the world; and

  WHEREAS, The Monticello Rotary Club was granted its official charter
on  October  3, 1924, joining Region 5, District 7210, with a mission to
provide  service  to  others,  promote  integrity,  and  advance   world
understanding,  goodwill,  and  peace  through  fellowship  of business,
professional, and community leaders; and

  WHEREAS, Together, Rotary sees a world where people unite  and  take
action  to create lasting change - across the globe, in communities, and
in themselves; and

  WHEREAS,  The  Monticello  Rotary  Club  is  made  up  of  business,
professional, and civic-minded men and women who want to have a positive
influence,  meet  new  people,  network  with  others, and have fun; its
members generously give, but in return  receive  camaraderie,  business,
and  social  networking,  as  well  as  leadership  and  personal growth
opportunities; and

  WHEREAS,  Furthermore,  its  members  believe  they  have  a  shared
responsibility to take action on the world's most persistent issues with
Rotary  Clubs working together to: promote peace; fight disease; provide
clean water, sanitation, and hygiene; save mothers and children; support
education; grow local economies; and protect the environment; and

  WHEREAS, Monticello Rotary  has  raised  and  distributed  over  2.5
million  dollars to projects in their community and abroad over the past
100 years, supporting organizations such as but not limited to, Sullivan
County Federation for the  Homeless,  United  Way  of  Sullivan  County,

Sullivan   County   Veteran's   Coalition,  Garnett  Catskills,  Wapnick
Pavillion at DeHoyos Park, Boys & Girls Club, Nesin Cultural Arts, DARE,
and the Crawford Library; and

  WHEREAS,  Additionally,  Monticello Rotary sponsors and oversees two
Interact Clubs, one at Monticello High School and  the  other  Fallsburg
High School; and

  WHEREAS,  In  keeping  with  its  motto  of  service above self, the
Monticello Rotary Club has steadfastly  supported  a  diverse  array  of
programs  and  continues  to  provide community opportunities as well as
assistance through many events, including its Annual Monster  Run,  Food
Drive,  Taste  of Sullivan, Golf Tournament and Scholarships, Bar-B-Que,
Comfort Closet, Coat Drive, Alzheimer's Walk, Ride 2 Survive, and  Blood
Drives; and

  WHEREAS,  The  success  of  the  Monticello Rotary Club is in direct
correlation to the efforts of its 2023-24 Officers:  President,  William
Tochterman;  President-Elect,  Lori  Orestano-James;  Treasurer, Randolf
Katz; Special Accounts Treasurer, Les Kristt; Secretary, Orshii Boldiis;
and Immediate Past President, Brad Rutledge, as well  as  its  Board  of
Directors  and  dedicated  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  the  custom  of  this  Legislative  Body  that  when
individuals 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
commemorate  the 100th Anniversary of the Rotary Club of Monticello, New
York; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to the Rotary Club of Monticello, New York.