Bill Text: NY J02650 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 2650

Introduced

Bill Title: Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Central Steuben Chamber of Commerce

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-06-06 - ADOPTED [J02650 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J02650-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 2650

BY: Senator O'MARA

        COMMEMORATING the 100th Anniversary of the Central
        Steuben Chamber of Commerce

  WHEREAS,  It  is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the
achievements of those organizations which  substantially  contribute  to
the  economic vitality of their communities and the entire Empire State;
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  Central  Steuben  Chamber  of
Commerce; and

  WHEREAS, Formerly known as the Bath Chamber of Commerce, the Central
Steuben  Chamber  of  Commerce  was issued a charter of incorporation on
April 30, 1924; on May 2, 1924, the Board of  Directors  were  finalized
and  the  first  chamber officers were established on the third floor of
the Castrilli Building; and

  WHEREAS, Engaging the community,  the  Central  Steuben  Chamber  of
Commerce   held  events  like  a  fair  and  carnival,  participated  in
activities such as the Annual Farmer's  Picnic  on  the  Steuben  County
Fairgrounds,  launched  Dollar  Day  promotions, concerts, and formed an
Automobile Camp Site near Lake Salubria; and

  WHEREAS, In the early 1900s, the Central Steuben Chamber of Commerce
joined the United States Chamber of Commerce; and

  WHEREAS, A driving force in community  initiatives,  the  number  of
members  and  the treasury increased significantly throughout the years;
the Central Steuben Chamber of Commerce helps merchants to  comply  with
regulations,  as  seen  when  the  Chamber  helped businesses during the
passage of the National Recovery  Act  (NRA)  and  fought  to  keep  the
Temporary  Relief  Administration transient relief division in the area;
and

  WHEREAS, The Central Steuben Chamber of Commerce has aided in  flood
control measures on the Conhocton River, the VA hospital dedication, and
replaced  antiquated  bridges;  also,  the  Chamber  was instrumental in
bringing five new industries to employ residents:  Steuben  Silk  Mills,
Barnes  Retinning Company, Bath Creamery Company, Lyntex Paper Products,
and Lane Pipe Corporation; and

  WHEREAS, During  times  of  war,  the  Central  Steuben  Chamber  of
Commerce  supported  the  effort by sending representatives to campaign,
working with the Red Cross, and arranging  women  to  train  at  Mercury
Aircraft; and

  WHEREAS,  In  the  1950's,  the  Central Steuben Chamber of Commerce
advocated for community enhancing projects such as a  municipal  parking
lot,  decorations  for  holidays,  and  industrial expansion in the Bath
Village; in the 1960's,  the  Chamber  built  a  Tourist  Booth  in  the
community and "Welcome to Bath" signs; and


  WHEREAS,  In the next coming decades, the Central Steuben Chamber of
Commerce became the primary sponsor for many anticipated events  in  the
community  like  the  Dairy  Festival  and  facilitated  more events for
recreation in  the  Bath  community,  including  the  Ladder  Day  Sale,
Halloween  window decorating contests and Grape Harvest Days, sweetheart
contests for the Heart Fund, George  Washington's  Birthday  sale  days,
Music in the Park, Oktoberfest, and Christmas in July; and

  WHEREAS, For the past century, this vital organization has served to
encourage  and  support  new  businesses and professional opportunities,
facilitate  new  partnerships,  and  promote  the  growth   of   current
businesses in the community; and

  WHEREAS,  The  Central  Steuben  Chamber of Commerce is comprised of
members of the community and local business leaders working together  to
support economic growth and prosperity; and

  WHEREAS,  Over  its  distinguished  100-year  history,  the  Central
Steuben Chamber of Commerce has demonstrated continuous service  to  the
residents and communities which it serves; and

  WHEREAS,  The  success of the Central Steuben Chamber of Commerce is
in direct  correlation  to  the  efforts  of  its  Board  of  Directors,
officers,  and  its  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, It is  with  great  pleasure  that  this  Legislative  Body
acknowledges  this exceptional organization and its contributions to the
local and State economies, fully confident it will continue to enjoy the
sparkling success it has experienced thus far; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
commemorate  the  100th  Anniversary  of  the Central Steuben Chamber of
Commerce; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to the Central Steuben Chamber of Commerce.