Bill Text: NY J02322 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 2322 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Rome Community Foundation on October 23, 2019

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-01-14 - ADOPTED [J02322 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J02322-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 2322

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        COMMEMORATING  the  20th  Anniversary  of the Rome
        Community Foundation on October 23, 2019

  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 are devoted  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 20th Anniversary of the Rome Community Foundation, to be
celebrated  with  a  reception followed by a program in the Capitol Arts
Complex in Rome, New York, on Wednesday, October 23, 2019; and

  WHEREAS, This auspicious event pays tribute to those individuals who
have made a difference in the lives of the people who live in  the  Rome
area  by  making  significant  contributions  to their community through
their donations, time and actions; and

  WHEREAS,  Established  in  1999,  the  Rome   Community   Foundation
addresses  the  emerging needs of community non-profit organizations and
gives individuals a better way  to  donate  to  the  well-being  of  the
citizens of the Greater Rome area; and

  WHEREAS,  The  Rome  Community Foundation continues to manage assets
and proceeds which are used to raise funds exclusively for the needs  of
the area institutions and the people they serve; and

  WHEREAS,  Today,  under  the  luminous leadership of President David
Grow; Vice Presidents, David Engelbert and Lynn Rosen; Secretary,  Julie
Grow  Denton;  Treasurer,  Robert  Ritz;  and Executive Director, Victor
Fariello, the Rome Community Foundation remains committed  to  following
its  mission  of  helping  to  provide  for  the  betterment of life and
improvement of the citizens of the Greater Rome community; and

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to call  attention
to  organizations  such as the Rome Community Foundation which serves to
bring people together  for  the  united  purpose  of  actively  pursuing
improvements in their communities; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate  the  Rome  Community  Foundation  upon  the   occasion   of
celebrating its 20th Anniversary; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to David Grow, President, Rome Community Foundation.