LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the American Red Cross of North-
eastern New York, and its employees and volunteers, upon the occasion of
celebrating its 100th Anniversary

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions, and their employees and volunteers, that are devoted to the
welfare of the community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late the American Red Cross of Northeastern New York, and its employees
and volunteers, upon the occasion of celebrating its 100th Anniversary;
and
WHEREAS, The American Red Cross of Northeastern New York, chartered in
1910, provides compassionate services to victims of disasters, works in
communities to prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies, and is
the primary supplier of blood and blood products to hospitals within its
service region; and
WHEREAS, The American Red Cross of Northeastern New York serves a
population of approximately 870,000 in Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer,
Fulton, Montgomery, Columbia, Greene and Schoharie Counties, and the
Town of Waterford in Saratoga County; and
WHEREAS, On a daily basis, the American Red Cross of Northeastern New
York touches the lives of New Yorkers through its emergency preparedness
and mitigation efforts and through its response to local disasters such
as storms and house fires by providing shelter, financial assistance,
medical and mental health services; and
WHEREAS, The American Red Cross of Northeastern New York continually
strives to educate the public about vital emergency preparedness by
providing nationally-recognized training in first aid, water safety,
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), child care and HIV/AIDS prevention,
and furthermore assists the elderly, the needy, and those with special
needs; and
WHEREAS, The American Red Cross of Northeastern New York provides
assistance to our military personnel overseas and their family members
through its Armed Forces Emergency Services Program, which keeps service
members and their families in communication and provides them with
financial assistance and counseling; and
WHEREAS, The American Red Cross of Northeastern New York works in
conjunction with the National Office of the American Red Cross and the
International Red Cross to collect and distribute funds to those suffer-
ing from the effects of natural disasters and civil unrest around the
world; and
WHEREAS, These essential services of the American Red Cross of North-
eastern New York are made possible by hundreds of volunteers who give
freely of themselves and their time to aid their neighbors, whether
friend or stranger, and with the generous end compassionate support of
New Yorkers; and
WHEREAS, It is appropriate and salutary to recognize the Centennial of
the American Red Cross of Northeastern New York, and to thank this
valued humanitarian organization, its staff, and its supporters, and to
further encourage the efforts of the American Red Cross of Northeastern
New York in our communities; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the American Red Cross of Northeastern New York and its
staff, volunteers, and supporters who have made a positive impact on the

lives of others, often changing not only another person's destiny, but
also their own; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the American Red Cross of Northeastern New York, 33 Everett
Road, Albany, New York 12205.