Bill Text: NY J01970 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Commemorating the 30th Anniversary of the Rotary Club of Akron-Newstead
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-06-14 - ADOPTED [J01970 Detail]
Download: New_York-2019-J01970-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 1970 BY: Senator RANZENHOFER COMMEMORATING the 30th Anniversary of the Rotary Club of Akron-Newstead 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 30th Anniversary of the Rotary Club of Akron-Newstead to be celebrated at its Annual Installation Dinner on Thursday, June 27, 2019; 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 the city of Chicago; he conceived 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 29,000 clubs across 163 countries; each club is made up of business and professional leaders who are dedicated to humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help to build peace and goodwill throughout the world; and WHEREAS, The Rotary Club of Akron-Newstead held its first meeting on March 9, 1989, and received its official charter in April of that same year; and WHEREAS, Since its inception, the Rotary Club of Akron-Newstead has been an integral part of the local community; the Club has made countless meaningful contributions to make Erie County a better place to live, work and play; and WHEREAS, Each day, members of the Rotary Club of Akron-Newstead pour their passion, integrity, and intelligence into completing projects which have an enduring impact on the communities they serve; and WHEREAS, After three decades, the Rotary Club of Akron-Newstead remains a place where neighbors, friends, and problem-solvers share ideas, join leaders, and take action to create lasting change; and WHEREAS, The success of the Rotary Club of Akron-Newstead is in direct correlation to the efforts of its 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, This Legislative Body is proudly moved to honor and commend the members of the Rotary Club of Akron-Newstead, past and present, who have labored so conscientiously to secure and improve the quality of life for the community it serves by perpetuating its motto of Service Above Self; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the Rotary Club of Akron-Newstead; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Rotary Club of Akron-Newstead.