LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Great-
er Rochester Association of REALTORS

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend organizations of true purpose and worthy accomplishment which
through their endeavors, provide essential services and foster the high-
est level of professionalism; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor the
Greater Rochester Association of REALTORS and to commemorate its year-
long celebration of its 100th Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, In Rochester, as elsewhere, the year 1900 marked the begin-
ning of a new era; with the expanding economy came increased opportu-
nities for business, a rapid increase in home values and taxes, and
mounting problems that could have a negative effect on homeowners; and
WHEREAS, A few serious-minded, concerned men who owned property, or
represented others who had a vested interest in property, become active-
ly involved in legislative issues that might negatively affect the real
estate industry and real property ownership and formed a voluntary
membership group, The Real Estate Protective Association, which func-
tioned successfully for more than six years until the 1907 depression;
and
WHEREAS, By 1910, the renewed growth of the real estate industry
resulted in an influx of men entering the profession who, in turn,
invited other men to join them as members and, on October 6, 1910, this
newly-formed group adopted the name: The Real Estate Board of Rochester,
Inc. and elected W. H. Emery as its first president; and
WHEREAS, In October 1960, members of The Real Estate Board of Roches-
ter celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the founding of the Association
and affirmed that the foundation for a greater and more beautiful City
of Rochester had been set; and
WHEREAS, By 1989, the marketing of real property by Real Estate Board
of Rochester members had broadened beyond Monroe County to include
several neighboring counties; to more accurately reflect this expansion,
the name Greater Rochester Association of REALTORS, Inc. (GRAR) was
appropriately adopted and continues to serve its professionals well; and
WHEREAS, Today, the Greater Rochester Association of REALTORS is dedi-
cated to enhancing professionalism, providing resources and education
for REALTORS, and positioning its members for success; and
WHEREAS, The association also continues to actively support the commu-
nity through advocacy to ensure the preservation of real property
rights, as well as through its support of the efforts of local charita-
ble programs which encourage homeownership, work to create sustainable
neighborhoods, and address critical housing needs through the REALTORS
Charitable Foundation; and
WHEREAS, As the Greater Rochester Association of REALTORS proudly
observes its 100th Anniversary, this Legislative Body is pleased to have
the opportunity to recognize its 100 years of service and to applaud it
for its continuing nurturing of professional standards and education;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate this milestone in the history of the Greater Rochester Asso-
ciation of REALTORS and to honor the association and its members upon
the occasion of its 100th Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Greater Rochester Association of REALTORS, 930 East
Avenue, Rochester, New York 14607.