LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Greece Rotary Club upon the occa-
sion of its 50th Anniversary on January 26, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense 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 commend
the Greece Rotary Club upon the occasion of celebrating its 50th Anni-
versary on Monday, January 26, 2009; and
WHEREAS, The Greece Rotary Club was granted its charter from Rotary
International on January 26, 1959; since its inception it has contin-
uously served the local, national, and international community; and
WHEREAS, Rotary is a not-for-profit organization of business and
professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service,
encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build good-
will through service in the community, in the workplace, and throughout
the world; and
WHEREAS, The Greece Rotary Club's mottos are: "Service above Self" and
"They Profit Most Who Serves Best"; and
WHEREAS, The diligent members of the Greece Rotary Club strive to
fulfill its mission by volunteering their time and resources to make a
difference within their town; they help the youth of the area along with
supporting the international community with cultural and study exchanges
through Rotary International; and
WHEREAS, Firmly ingrained with the spirit of service, the Greece Rota-
ry Club's secondary mission is to help the children of our community,
whether they suffer mental, physical or economic handicaps; and
WHEREAS, Along with annual support of Rotary International's programs
like the eradication of polio, promotion of world literacy, and clean
drinking water, the Greece Rotary Club provides support for local
programs including: the 3rd Grade Dictionary project which donates to
every 3rd grade student in the Greece and Hilton School districts; scho-
larships to seniors in the high schools of the Greece and Hilton school
districts; literacy programs through Greece Community Education and St.
Joseph's Villa; as well as support of Camp Haccamo, a summer camp for
handicapped children; and
WHEREAS, The tradition of service to the community has been maintained
throughout the 50 year history of the Greece Rotary Club, as it contin-
ues to exemplify Rotary International's motto, "Service above Self"; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to organizations whose singular purpose is devoted to community
service and global benevolence; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Greece Rotary Club upon the occasion of its 50th Anniver-
sary, honoring this worthy organization's unremitting dedication to
service and its distinguished record of accomplishment; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Greece Rotary Club.