Bill Text: NY J03239 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Oneida Lake Association

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-07-22 - ADOPTED [J03239 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J03239-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 3239

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        COMMEMORATING  the  75th Anniversary of the Oneida
        Lake Association

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  sense  of  this  Legislative  Body  that  the
continuing  welfare  of the citizens of the State of New York is greatly
enriched  and  reliably  served   by   the   purposeful   endeavors   of
organizations  and  individuals who are committed to the preservation of
our natural environment and the enhancement of the appreciation  of  the
distinctive features of our surroundings, and to the economic well-being
of the areas in which they exist; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern  and  in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Oneida Lake Association; and

  WHEREAS, Oneida Lake, located just north of Syracuse, is the largest
lake  located wholly within New York State, and has a reputation as both
a world-class fishery and a spectacular boating venue; and

  WHEREAS, For the past 75 years, the Oneida  Lake  Association  (OLA)
has  played  a  key  role  in  protecting, restoring, and preserving the
natural resources of Oneida Lake and its surrounding ecosystems; and

  WHEREAS, Founded in December of 1945, the Oneida Lake  Association's
first president was Benjamin Sauer and its first annual meeting was held
the  following spring at Syracuse Central High School; during this time,
membership quickly grew to approximately 1,000; and

  WHEREAS, Over the years, the Oneida Lake Association  has  developed
relationships  with  a  variety  of  entities  which  provide  important
information and services for lake users, including the  New  York  State
Department of Environmental Conservation, the DEC's Oneida Fish Cultural
Station,  Cornell  University's  Biological  Field Station at Shacklelon
Point, and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service; and

  WHEREAS,  Today,  with  nearly  2,000  volunteer  members  who   are
dedicated  to  the  stewardship of the lake, the Oneida Lake Association
works tirelessly to reduce invasive species, monitor phosphorus  levels,
mitigate  pollution,  promote  common-sense  fishing regulations, manage
water levels, and support boater safety initiatives; and

  WHEREAS, Furthermore, people from across the country come  to  enjoy
Oneida Lake's waters in every season of the year; and

  WHEREAS,  The  success  of  the Oneida Lake Association is in direct
correlation to the efforts of its volunteers and  board  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  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 75th Anniversary of the Oneida Lake Association; and  be
it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the Oneida Lake Association.