LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Scho-
harie Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American
Revolution on May 15, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the custom 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 individuals who would 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 commem-
orate the 100th Anniversary of the Schoharie Chapter of the National
Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution on Saturday, May 15,
2010; and
WHEREAS, The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), founded in
1890 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a non-profit, non-politi-
cal volunteer women's service organization dedicated to promoting patri-
otism, preserving American history, and securing America's future
through better education for children; and
WHEREAS, As one of the most inclusive genealogical societies in the
country, DAR boasts 165,000 members in 3,000 chapters across the United
States and internationally; and
WHEREAS, The Schoharie Chapter of the National Society of the Daugh-
ters of the American Revolution was organized on May 6, 1910, and Char-
tered on June 3, 1910; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, the Schoharie Chapter of the National Society
of the Daughters of the American Revolution has strived to uphold the
National Society DAR objectives: to perpetuate the memory of the men and
women who achieved American Independence, to cherish, maintain and
extend the institutions of American freedom, to foster true patriotism
and love of country, and to aid in securing for mankind all the bless-
ings of liberty; and
WHEREAS, Its Chapter House, Lasell Hall was given to the Schoharie
Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revo-
lution by the heirs of Josiah Lasell in 1913; the house was built in
1795, the year Schoharie County was founded, by Johannes Lawyer as a
Tavern; and
WHEREAS, In 1916, through the efforts of the members of the Schoharie
Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revo-
lution, Lasell Hall was opened as a public library; and
WHEREAS, Today, the building serves as a beautiful landmark in the
village of Schoharie and is listed on the State and National Registers
of Historic Places; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
recognize the Schoharie Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters
of the American Revolution, for its unwavering commitment to the citi-
zens of Schoharie County, as it provides an uncompromising standard of
excellence in the delivery of superlative community service; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Schoharie Chapter of the
National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution on May 15,
2010; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Schoharie Chapter of the National Society of the Daugh-
ters of the American Revolution.