LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Adelaide Glazier, Muriel Hausler and
Joan Paley as they are honored as 50 year members of Abigail No. 3 Chap-
ter of the United Order True Sisters, Inc. at the Chapter's 153rd Anni-
versary celebration on April 29, 2010

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 individuals who
devote themselves 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 commend
Adelaide Glazier, Muriel Hausler and Joan Paley as they are honored as
50 year members of Abigail No. 3 Chapter of the United Order True
Sisters, Inc. at the Chapter's celebration of its 153rd Anniversary at a
dinner to be held at the Crossgates Restaurant in Albany, New York on
Thursday, April 29, 2010; and
WHEREAS, United Order True Sisters, Inc. (UOTS, Inc.) was founded in
1846, prior to electricity, women's suffrage, abolition and the Civil
War; an historic and distinguished organization, it is the oldest
women's philanthropic organization in the Nation; and
WHEREAS, Its first members, brave women all, visited hospitals and
provided the sick, poor and needy with coal and food and also made sure
children in schools were given milk long before school milk programs
were widely available; and
WHEREAS, In 1947, UOTS, Inc. dedicated its mission to helping those
patients afflicted with cancer and has, since that time, provided
emotional and financial support to cancer patients and their families as
well as such personal services as prostheses, wigs and other personal
items, all in the strictest confidence; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1857, Abigail No. 3 Chapter, Albany, New York is
the oldest continuing UOTS, Inc. chapter; its approximately 300 members
in the Capital District provide cancer services, including, on an indi-
vidual basis, Lifeline services, other personal items and help with
other cancer treatment related expenses and needs; and
WHEREAS, Abigail No. 3 Chapter also generously helps support the Amer-
ican Cancer Society, Camp Double "H" Hole in the Woods, Albany Medical
Center Pediatric Oncology, Becky's House and Camp Braveheart; and
WHEREAS, Adelaide Glazier, Muriel Hausler and Joan Paley all joined
Abigail No. 3 Chapter in 1960 and have not only given of their time and
energy but also of their competence, intelligence and leadership working
on behalf of United Order True Sisters, Inc., Abigail No. 3 Chapter and
their community with commitment and distinction; and
WHEREAS, Adelaide Glazier is the wife of the late Marvin Glazier; she
is the mother of two daughters, Wendy Barton and Rona Wilker, and has a
granddaughter Melissa; Adelaide Glazier's late twin sister Rose Friedman
was also a member of Abigail for many years; and
WHEREAS, Muriel Hausler is the wife of the late Seymour Hausler; she
is the mother of two sons, Sanford Hausler and Michael Hausler, and a
daughter, Brenda Moosnick, and has two grandchildren, Yuval and Sevon;
Muriel Hausler also volunteers her services working on behalf of public
school reading programs for children; and
WHEREAS, Joan Paley is the wife of the late Joe Paley; she is the
mother of two sons, Leon Paley and the late Michael Paley, and has five
grandchildren, Yonah, Yael, Ahuva, Sarah and Joel; Joan Paley is a Past
President and former Treasurer of Abigail No. 3 as well as Chair of its
Charity Appeal and By-Law Committees; her mother, Sadie Kushner was also

an Abigail member and served as the Chapter's Treasurer for 13 years;
and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that individuals
such as Adelaide Glazier, Muriel Hausler and Joan Paley, who enhance the
quality and dignity of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to service and excellence have certainly earned
recognition and applause; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Adelaide Glazier, Muriel Hausler and Joan Paley as they are
honored as 50 year members of Abigail No. 3 Chapter of the United Order
True Sisters, Inc. at the Chapter's 153rd Anniversary celebration on
April 29, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Adelaide Glazier, Muriel Hausler and Joan Paley.