Bill Text: NY J03218 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 3218 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Commemorating the 30th Anniversary of Matthew's Place in Boonville, New York

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-07-22 - ADOPTED [J03218 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J03218-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 3218

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        COMMEMORATING  the  30th  Anniversary of Matthew's
        Place in Boonville, New York

  WHEREAS, In the course of the evolving development  of  this  Empire
State,  if  the  ingredients  of  shared concern and responsive endeavor
combine in the commitment to  society,  there  have  emerged  among  the
distinguished  citizens  of  the State of New York certain organizations
which warrant special recognition; and

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to  commend  those
illustrious  organizations  of  the  State  of  New York whose focus and
intent have made a substantial impact on the quality of  life  in  their
communities; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
commemorate  the  30th  Anniversary of Matthew's Place in Boonville, New
York; and

  WHEREAS, On March 19, 1990, Matthew's Place Thrift  Store  and  Food
Pantry opened its doors to the community for the first time; and

  WHEREAS,  Since  its  inception, this vital organization, located at
165 Main Street, has spent the past three  decades  providing  emergency
food and clothing to those in need in the Boonville area; and

  WHEREAS,   Matthew's   Place   Ministries  was  established  as  the
inspiration of the Reverend Mildred (Micki) Robinson, former  pastor  of
Boonville's  First  Presbyterian  Church, with the help of several local
churches to serve the needs of its community; and

  WHEREAS, Founded on the words as recorded in the  Bible  in  Matthew
25:    35-36, the name Matthew's Place was chosen for this extraordinary
volunteer venture; and

  WHEREAS, Under  the  able  leadership  of  its  Board  of  Directors
including  its  current  President  Mother  Linda Logan, Matthew's Place
carries an  extensive  variety  of  merchandise  from  household  goods,
vintage  collectibles, gently used and new clothing, toys, books, record
albums, jewelry, and office supplies, as  well  as  sports  and  medical
equipment; and

  WHEREAS,  Furthermore,  sales  from  the thrift store cover overhead
costs such as rent and  taxes,  and  enable  the  ministry  to  purchase
perishable food, including meat and dairy products, for the food pantry;
and

  WHEREAS,  Matthew's  Place Food Pantry offers nutritional assistance
to  individuals  and  families  within  the  Adirondack  Central  School
District  who  are  experiencing  financial  hardship;  these households
include retirees and working families who struggle to make ends meet  or
who face unexpected medical or life events; and

  WHEREAS, Over its distinguished 30-year history, Matthew's Place has
demonstrated  continuous  service to the residents and communities which
it serves; and

  WHEREAS,  The success of Matthew's Place is in direct correlation to
the efforts of its 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,  This  auspicious occasion presents an opportunity for this
Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to Matthew's Place; and

  WHEREAS, It is  the  custom  of  this  Legislative  Body  that  when
individuals and organizations 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
commemorate  the  30th  Anniversary of Matthew's Place in Boonville, New
York; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted   to   Mother   Linda  Logan,  President,  Matthew's  Place,
Boonville, New York.