Bill Text: NY J02629 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 2629

Introduced

Bill Title: Commending the Utica Roadrunners upon the occasion of hosting its 50th Annual Fallen Leaves Road Race on September 22, 2024

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-06-04 - ADOPTED [J02629 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J02629-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 2629

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        COMMENDING the Utica Roadrunners upon the occasion
        of  hosting  its 50th Annual Fallen Leaves Road Race
        on September 22, 2024

  WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that the  quality
of  the  citizens  of  the  State of New York is greatly enriched by its
exceptional cultural, educational  and  recreational  organizations  and
events; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern  and  in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
commend  the  Utica  Roadrunners  upon  the occasion of hosting its 50th
Annual Fallen Leaves Road Race on Sunday, September 22, 2024

  WHEREAS, Nestled at the foot of the Adirondack Mountains  the  Utica
area has wonderfully varied terrain that lends itself to running; and

  WHEREAS, The Utica Roadrunners are one of the most active and social
running clubs in the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA); and

  WHEREAS,  A diverse group of over 600 individuals who promote health
and fitness through running as well as many other activities, the  Utica
Roadrunners  are a club of all ages and paces where anyone is welcome to
join in; and

  WHEREAS, The Utica  Roadrunners'  Falling  Leaves  Road  Race  is  a
beautiful celebration of the fall colors and is held annually at the end
of September with near perfect running conditions

  WHEREAS,  A very competitive and popular Central New York event, the
Falling Leaves Road Race consists of two courses; both races  start  and
finish  on  Genesee  Street  in  downtown Utica adjacent to the Radisson
Hotel and The Savings Bank of Utica; and

  WHEREAS, The Fallen Leaves Road Race includes a downtown 5k, as well
as a scenic 14k route which flows through the Switchbacks of  the  South
Woods;  furthermore,  the  day's  events begin at 8:15am with the Annual
Kid's Kilometer Fun Run; and

  WHEREAS, Since its inception, the Fallen Leaves Road Race has  grown
to over 1,400 entries and continues to grow; and

  WHEREAS,  The  Fallen  Leaves Road Race promotes a healthy lifestyle
with a focus on fun, family, and community spirit; and

  WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents a unique opportunity  for
this  Legislative  Body  to  recognize  and  pay  tribute  to  the Utica
Roadrunner's Fallen Leaves Road Race; and

  WHEREAS, It  is  the  sense  of  this  Legislative  Body  that  when
organizations  and  events  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
commend the Utica Roadrunners upon the  occasion  of  hosting  its  50th
Annual Fallen Leaves Road Race on September 22, 2024; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the Utica Roadrunners.