Bill Text: NY J00804 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 804

Introduced

Bill Title: Commemorating the 35th Anniversary of Loaves & Fishes Hospitality Center

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-04-25 - ADOPTED [J00804 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00804-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 804

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        COMMEMORATING  the  35th  Anniversary  of Loaves &
        Fishes Hospitality Center

  WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great  pride  in  acknowledging
significant  milestones  in  the distinguished histories of its esteemed
entities which stand to serve the well-being of  the  citizens  of  this
noble 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 35th Anniversary of Loaves & Fishes Hospitality Center,
to be celebrated March of 2023; and

  WHEREAS, Loaves & Fishes Hospitality Center operates throughout  all
months  of  the  year,  serving  lunches  and  dinners to members of the
Canastota, New York community who are in need; and

  WHEREAS, The dedicated staff  and  volunteers  of  Loaves  &  Fishes
Hospitality Center have distributed thousands of meals since its opening
in March of 1988; and

  WHEREAS,  Donations  of  baked  goods  from  TOPS  Market, milk from
Queensboro Dairy in Canastota, Food Bank of  CNY  grants,  support  from
Canastota  Area  Association  of  Churches,  Canastota  Community Chest,
Canastota Lions Club, American Legion Auxiliary, local  businesses,  and
individual  contributions  help make this a successful program for those
who rely on its services; and

  WHEREAS, Current dedicated volunteers include Archie Anderson, Linda
Baldwin, Carol Casler, Bev & Lyle Eddy,  Barb  Evans,  Bob  Lake,  Bruce
Quackenbush, Claire VanEpps and Cindy Read, all of whom, along with many
others  through  the  past  35  years, help prepare, serve, and clean up
after the meals, thusly contributing to  the  esteemed  successes  which
Loaves & Fishes Hospitality Center enjoys today; and

  WHEREAS,  Loaves & Fishes Hospitality Center of Canastota has a long
and distinguished history of providing  food  to  those  in  need;  now,
therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 35th Anniversary of Loaves & Fishes Hospitality  Center;
and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Loaves & Fishes  Hospitality  Center  in  Canastota,  New
York.