Bill Text: NY J03216 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 3216 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Commemorating the 130th Anniversary of the Rescue Mission of Utica

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-07-22 - ADOPTED [J03216 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J03216-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 3216

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        COMMEMORATING  the 130th Anniversary of the Rescue
        Mission of Utica

  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 would devote themselves 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 130th Anniversary of the  Rescue  Mission  of  Utica;  a
concert  was  held  to  celebrate  this  auspicious  occasion on Friday,
January 24, 2020, at  Mohawk  Valley  Church  in  Marcy,  New  York;  in
addition,  the Mission will host its 130th Anniversary Gala on Thursday,
October 1, 2020; and

  WHEREAS, Founded in  1890  and  incorporated  in  1905,  the  Rescue
Mission   of   Utica  is  a  faith-based,  nonprofit,  multiple-service,
charitable organization serving Utica and the  Mohawk  Valley;  open  24
hours  a day, 365 days a year, the ministry endeavors to assess and meet
the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of  all  people  coming  for
assistance; and

  WHEREAS,   In   1891,   C.W.  Roberts  became  the  Mission's  first
Superintendent; a former alcoholic and gambler, he had turned  his  life
around at the Jerry McAuley Water Street Mission; and

  WHEREAS,  In  1928,  the Rescue Mission of Utica purchased its first
building, at 33 Genesee Street on  Baggs  Square;  the  building,  which
provided  36 beds, was often filled to overflowing; alcoholism among men
was on the rise and the Mission saw the need to provide a rehabilitation
program; and

  WHEREAS, In 1971, as a result of the Baggs Square expansion project,
the Rescue Mission of Utica relocated to 203 Rutger Street, the first of
nine buildings on its current campus;  five  years  later,  the  Mission
opened the only sobering-up station in Oneida County; and

  WHEREAS,  The  Rescue Mission of Utica serves individuals overcoming
homelessness, abuse, addictions, and disabilities; its programs  provide
safe  lodging,  food,  clothing,  case management, counseling, advocacy,
education, referrals, spiritual and other supportive services; and

  WHEREAS, Under the able  leadership  of  Executive  Director,  Wendy
Goetz,  this  vital  organization offers such services as the Skills for
Success Job Training Program, Community Meal Program,  Addiction  Crisis
Center,  Homeless  Men's  Emergency  Shelter,  Parker  House Residential
Aftercare Program, Transitional Housing (SRO), Enriched  Living  Center,
Representative  Payee  Program,  Morris  Learning Center, Free Community
Clothing Room and 21-Meal Food Box Program; and

  WHEREAS, Over its distinguished 130-year history, the Rescue Mission
of Utica has  demonstrated  continuous  service  to  the  residents  and
communities which it serves; and

  WHEREAS,  The  success  of  the Rescue Mission of Utica is in direct
correlation to the efforts of its dedicated staff and volunteers,  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  the  sense  of  this  Legislative  Body  that  when
organizations  of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our
attention, they should be recognized and applauded by all  the  citizens
of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 130th Anniversary of the Rescue Mission of Utica; and be
it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Wendy Goetz, Executive Director, Rescue Mission of Utica.