Bill Text: NY J02628 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commemorating the 10th Annual Pirates Weekend, July 18-21, 2024

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-06-04 - ADOPTED [J02628 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J02628-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2628

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        COMMEMORATING  the  10th  Annual  Pirates Weekend,
        July 18-21, 2024

  WHEREAS, It is the sense  of  this  Legislative  Body  to  recognize
organizations  of  noble  aims  and accomplishments for their charitable
endeavors which serve New York communities at large; and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing  traditions,  this  Legislative  Body  is  justly proud to
commemorating the 10th Annual Pirates Weekend, held July 18-21, 2024, in
Sylvan Beach, New York; and

  WHEREAS, The annual Pirates  Weekend  provides  an  opportunity  for
charitable  fundraising  by  means of an expressive series of events and
programs; and

  WHEREAS, This much-anticipated weekend of fun includes  such  events
as: a classic car cruise night, a staged pirate invasion, breakfast with
pirates,  live  music,  the  showing  of  a  pirate-related movie on the
Village Green, balloon twisting, treasure hunts, face painting, a pirate
zombie walk, family bonfires, a pirate themed puppy walk, a pirate  boat
flotilla, and fireworks over the lake; and

  WHEREAS,  Furthermore,  attendees can enjoy shopping and dining at a
variety of vendors, crafters, and antique sellers' stores and tents; and

  WHEREAS, Funds from the pirate kidnapping event benefit  the  Sylvan
Beach Volunteer Fire Department; and

  WHEREAS,  This  commendable  event  is  an asset to the State of New
York, boosting the local  economy  of  the  region,  raising  funds  for
charity,  and  providing  an  opportunity  for fun and socialization for
residents of the area and beyond; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
commemorate the 10th Annual Pirates Weekend, July 18-21, 2024; and be it
further

  RESOLVED,  That  copies  of  this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the organizers of Pirates Weekend of Sylvan Beach.