Bill Text: NY J01864 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Zonta Club of Glens Falls
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2024-02-27 - ADOPTED [J01864 Detail]
Download: New_York-2023-J01864-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 1864 BY: Senator STEC COMMEMORATING the 100th Anniversary of Zonta Club of Glens Falls WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to those organizations of high purpose and worthy accomplishment whose endeavors have faithfully served the welfare of the citizens of the State of New York; 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 Zonta Club of Glens Falls to be celebrated at its Cocktail Dinner Reception at the Hiland Country Club on Friday, March 22, 2024; and WHEREAS, In 1924, Zonta Club of Glens Falls was founded with the mission to serve local communities by improving the lives of women and girls in the Glens Falls area; those individuals who support this mission understand that communities are stronger and healthier when equal opportunities for education, healthcare, and domestic safety exist; and WHEREAS, Through scholarships, grant programs, and projects, Zonta Club of Glens Falls contributed more than $25,000 in grants and scholarships in 2023; these funds subsidize local projects to empower women and girls in the community to reach their full potential; and WHEREAS, Additionally, Zonta Club of Glens Falls sponsored five annual fundraisers in 2023 and donated $7,500 to Zonta International to support global service projects; and WHEREAS, Zonta International, established in 1919, is a leading global organization with the objective of building a better world for women and girls where women's rights are recognized; in this world, women are enabled to achieve their full potential, obtaining access to all resources; and WHEREAS, There are numerous services and organizations which Zonta Club of Glens Falls supports: academic scholarships, Catholic Charities Domestic Violence Program, Glens Falls Hospital Cardiac Care Rehabilitation, Glens Falls Hospital Uniquely You Boutique, Family Services of Glens Falls, Veterans & Community Housing Coalition-Guardian House, Wiawaka Center for Women, Girls Scouts of Northeastern New York (NENY), and Girls on the Run; and WHEREAS, The success of Zonta Club of Glens Falls is in direct correlation to the efforts of its 40 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; and WHEREAS, It is the sense 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 100th Anniversary of Zonta Club of Glens Falls and to honor its members, past and present, who have labored so conscientiously to secure and improve the quality of life for the citizens of the community; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Zonta Club of Glens Falls.