LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 100th Anniversary of The
Woman's Club of Albany, Inc. on June 11, 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 devoted to the care and support of the community
and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, It is also the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize
those special places within the Empire State that provide cultural and
philanthropic support to the community and that have become an intrinsic
part of the history of our State; 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 Woman's Club of Albany, Inc.; this
auspicious occasion will be celebrated at the Club's Centennial Tea, to
be held at the Club on Friday, June 11, 2010, at 725 Madison Avenue in
Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Woman's Club of Albany, Inc., founded in 1910, is a not-
for-profit membership organization that maintains an organized center
for cooperation among women in the Capital District for civic, literary,
and charitable works; and
WHEREAS, With the recent renaissance of the Club, the membership
strives to heighten awareness about the historical, social, and legal
movements of women; it also promotes community service and philanthropy,
particularly for underprivileged children and families in the Capital
Region; and
WHEREAS, The Woman's Club building at 725 Madison Avenue, built in
1895, is a key architectural feature and impressive Chicago-style
prairie/mission, three-story brick building in the City of Albany; and
WHEREAS, In 1972, The Woman's Club building was included in the Wash-
ington Park Historic District, which is on the National and New York
State Registers of Historic Places, and is designated locally under the
City of Albany Historic Resources Commission Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, The members of The Woman's Club of Albany are comprised of
"fools that rushed in where angels fear to tread" - and accomplished
great things at the Woman's Club and in the community it serves; and
WHEREAS, A new generation of women have been key to the revival,
restoration, and continuation of the good works of The Woman's Club of
Albany; and
WHEREAS, The members of The Woman's Club of Albany honor the respect,
dignity, and compassion of their founding members; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments that serve to bring people
together for such good and glorious purposes, are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire
State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of The Woman's Club of Albany, Inc.,
and recognize the significant role it plays in making the Capital Region
a better place to live; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Fran Altshuler, President, The Woman's Club of Albany, Inc.,
Albany, New York.