Bill Text: NY J00405 | 2025-2026 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of The Woman's Club of Larchmont
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Introduced) 2025-02-20 - REFERRED TO FINANCE [J00405 Detail]
Download: New_York-2025-J00405-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 405 BY: Senator MAYER COMMEMORATING the 100th Anniversary of The Woman's Club of Larchmont WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that the quality and character of life in the communities across New York State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organizations and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its citizenry; 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 Woman's Club of Larchmont; and WHEREAS, The Woman's Club of Larchmont was founded in 1925 by 12 women with a vision to influence the community positively by working together; and WHEREAS, The Woman's Club of Larchmont has three core objectives: supporting civic and philanthropic organizations, promoting education and the arts, and discussing public interest topics; and WHEREAS, The impact of the club spans across different areas of life; it was instrumental in the creation of the Larchmont Public Library, provides numerous scholarships to students, and helps to provide basic support for children in need, all of which have profound, positive impacts in the club's community and beyond; and WHEREAS, Philanthropy is a core value of The Woman's Club of Larchmont; their charitable efforts include donations of food, pet food, hygiene products, diapers, and money to local organizations such as the Hope Food Pantry and World Central Kitchen; supporting the Stem Alliance and the Interfaith Prison Partnership; hosting a Philanthropic Luncheon, the club's main fundraiser annually in spring which holds silent auctions with locally donated items; and WHEREAS, In addition to hosting speakers on a wide range of topics, The Woman's Club of Larchmont holds a Book and Author Luncheon every December, highlighting Westchester authors; and WHEREAS, Now 100 years old, The Woman's Club of Larchmont continues to draw dynamic women from all corners of the community; it is a source of new friendships, fresh perspectives, and opportunities to help others; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of The Woman's Club of Larchmont; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Woman's Club of Larchmont.