LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the Goodfellowship Dartball League upon
the occasion of celebrating its 75th Anniversary on April 4, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that the quality of
life of the citizens of the State of New York is greatly enriched by the
availability of exceptional recreational clubs and activities offered
throughout communities across this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor the
Goodfellowship Dartball League upon the occasion of its 75th Anniversary
and to recognize its Hall of Fame members at a dinner to be held on
Saturday, April 4, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Dartball originated in the Midwest nearly 100 years ago; the
Goodfellowship Dartball League, located in the Hudson Valley, played its
first game on December 3, 1934; and
WHEREAS, The Goodfellowship Dartball League was founded as a community
activity in Newburgh, New York, that would bring people together from
all walks of life both young and old; today, players' ages range from
elementary school students to men in their eighties; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the Goodfellowship Dartball League's history, the
game has been played by thousands in schools, recreation halls, granges
and churches; currently, the League has teams located in Marlboro, Town
of Newburgh, City of Newburgh and New Windsor; and
WHEREAS, In 1977, the Goodfellowship Dartball League founded its Hall
of Fame; since that time the League has inducted over 70 exceptionally
talented darters; and
WHEREAS, Community groups such as the Goodfellowship Dartball League
provide an opportunity for the community to bond through the recreation
of competition; and
WHEREAS, The success enjoyed by the Goodfellowship Dartball League is
in direct correlation to the efforts of the many individuals who have
supported the development of the League over the years; and
WHEREAS, Steeped in a proud and distinguished history, the Goodfellow-
ship Dartball League may take just pride in its purposeful growth, as it
looks forward to continuing to serve the recreational needs of the
community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the Goodfellowship Dartball League upon the occasion of celebrat-
ing its 75th Anniversary on April 4, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Tom Flagler, President, Goodfellowship Dartball League.