LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring United Order True Sisters, Inc. Abigail
No. 3 Chapter upon the occasion of the celebration of its 153rd Anniver-
sary on April 29, 2010

WHEREAS, Within every community of the great State of New York there are
certain organizations which, by virtue of their enduring commitment and
dedication, justly earn the admiration and respect of their community
for their exemplary contributions and service on behalf of others; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
such organizations which exemplify community spirit and demonstrate a
deep and continuing concern for others, and in so doing, inspire others
to do the same; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
United Order True Sisters, Inc. Abigail No. 3 Chapter upon the occasion
of the 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, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend United Order True Sisters, Inc. Abigail No. 3 Chapter on the
auspicious occasion of its 153rd Anniversary for significantly enhancing
the quality of life of those it serves and to pay tribute to its members
and volunteers, past and present, for their dedication and accomplish-
ment; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor United Order True Sisters, Inc. Abigail No. 3 Chapter upon the
occasion of the celebration of its 153rd Anniversary on Thursday, April
29, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Anna Kagan Bender, Chapter President and 2nd National Vice
President, United Order True Sisters, Inc. Abigail No. 3 Chapter.