LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the Whitestown Seniors upon the occasion
of its 50th Anniversary

WHEREAS, Senior citizens bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to
the increasingly active roles they play in today's society; their past
contributions and future participation are a vital part of and valuable
asset to the fabric of community life and activity; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor those
illustrious organizations in the State of New York whose purposeful
endeavors serve to enhance the quality of life for the cherished senior
citizens in their communities; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those organizations which substantially contribute to the
health and well-being of senior citizens in 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
Whitestown Seniors upon the occasion of its 50th Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, The Whitestown Seniors was established in May 1959, and
currently has over 200 members; the group meets weekly on Wednesdays at
the Whitestown Community Center in Whitesboro, New York; and
WHEREAS, Membership in the Whitestown Seniors is open to all seniors;
on the first Wednesday of the month, the group celebrates member's
birthdays and anniversaries and then play cards after the weekly busi-
ness meetings; and
WHEREAS, All of the Whitestown Seniors activities are coordinated by
the Town Senior Citizen Director, Rose Kurczyk, the fourth Senior Direc-
tor in the history of the organization after Helen Kelly, Shirley Platt
and James Raczynski; and
WHEREAS, In addition to the weekly meetings, the members of the
Whitestown Seniors take part in Arts and Crafts on Mondays, Bingo at
Turning Stone Casino, a nutrition program that serves meals Monday
through Friday, as well as trips to various points of interest through-
out the year and holiday parties and picnics; and
WHEREAS, This significant milestone is an excellent opportunity to
recognize the special contributions of the Whitestown Seniors and the
dedicated individuals who strive to better the quality of life for
senior citizens in the community; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the Whitestown Seniors upon the occasion of its 50th Anniversary,
fully confident that it will continue to enjoy the sparkling success it
has enjoyed thus far; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Whitestown Seniors.