LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the Boys and Girls Club of Sidney upon
the occasion of celebrating 20 years of service to youth in and around
Delaware County, New York

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 those organiza-
tions and individuals that are devoted 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 honor the
Boys and Girls Club of Sidney upon the occasion of celebrating 20 years
of service to youth in and around Delaware County, New York; this auspi-
cious event will be celebrated on Thursday, September 30, 2010, at a
20th Anniversary Dinner to be held at the Sacred Heart Parish in Sidney,
New York; and
WHEREAS, For over 20 years, the Boys and Girls Club of Sidney has
provided after school and summer programming to more than 4,000 youth
between the ages of 5 to 19; it continues to have a profound impact on
local families and has greatly helped to improve the quality of life in
the community; and
WHEREAS, Conceived in 1989 as an idea from the Sidney Youth Advocate
program, the predecessor Tri-Town Boys and Girls Club received its char-
ter in 1990 and officially became a member of the Boys and Girls Clubs
of America in 1991; and
WHEREAS, In October 2000, James R. Tweedie assumed the position of
Executive Director of the organization; he continued the traditions of
the Club and expanded its services to area youth; in January 2008 the
Board of Directors changed its name to the Boys and Girls Club of Sidney
to help better identify the organization locally and to maximize the
benefit of its association with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America; and
WHEREAS, Since its beginning in 1990, the Boys and Girls Club of
Sidney has provided service to more than 4,000 youth, regardless of
race, religion, financial situation or character; and
WHEREAS, Under the superb leadership of Executive Director, James R.
Tweedie, the Boys and Girls Club of Sidney has increased its daily
membership, summer recess attendance and total facility hourly usage;
and
WHEREAS, The future looks bright for the Boys and Girls Club of Sidney
and it continues its quest for opportunities to increase local and
regional services while expanding much needed services to area youth and
families; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents a unique opportunity for
this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to the Boys and Girls
Club of Sidney; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to call attention to
organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club of Sidney, which serve to
bring people together for the united purpose of actively pursuing
improvements in their communities; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the Boys and Girls Club of Sidney upon the occasion of celebrating
20 years of service to youth in and around Delaware County, New York;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to James R. Tweedie, Executive Director, The Boys and Girls Club
of Sidney, 2 Liberty Street, Sidney, New York 13838.