LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Syracuse Metro League of Women
Voters upon the occasion of celebrating its 90th Anniversary, in
conjunction with the 90th Anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amend-
ment granting women the right to vote

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend those
illustrious organizations of the State of New York whose focus and
intent have made a substantial impact on the quality of life in their
communities; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend the Syracuse
Metro League of Women Voters upon the occasion of its 90th Anniversary,
while simultaneously commemorating the 90th Anniversary of the passage
of the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote, to be celebrated
at a special event on Friday, March 26, 2010, at the Renaissance Hotel
in Syracuse, New York; and
WHEREAS, At this most auspicious occasion, the keynote speaker will be
Karen DeCrow, writer, lawyer, and advocate for women's rights and civil
liberties; and
WHEREAS, Well-known and highly-respected, Karen DeCrow has worked
tirelessly for many local organizations, including serving as President
of the National Organization of Women from 1974 to 1977; she was also
the co-founder of the Central New York Women's Bar Association, for
which she was President in 1989-1990; and
WHEREAS, After a 72 year struggle to win the vote, when the ratifica-
tion of the 19th Amendment appeared imminent, the National American
Woman Suffrage Association, with Carrie Chapman Catt leading the way,
met to transform itself into the League of Women Voters, a non-partisan
organization to help newly enfranchised women use the vote effectively;
and
WHEREAS, On August 26, 1920, the Secretary of State signed the procla-
mation enacting the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote; this
special day is also recognized as Women's Equality Day; and
WHEREAS, Over the years the League's mission has expanded to include
study and support of many policy positions; since 1973, men have been
welcomed as League members as well; and
WHEREAS, In light of its commitment, dedication, and successful
efforts, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to extend its highest
commendation to the Syracuse Metro League of Women Voters; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Syracuse Metro League of Women Voters upon the occasion of
celebrating its 90th Anniversary, in conjunction with the 90th Anniver-
sary of the passage of the 19th Amendment granting women the right to
vote; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Syracuse Metro League of Women Voters' President, Rae W.
Rohfeld.