2009-J6665

Commending Hobart and William Smith Colleges upon the occasion of being named Community Partner of the Year

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2009-J6665


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Hobart and William Smith Colleges upon
the occasion of being named the Community Partner of the Year by the
Boys and Girls Club of Geneva

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Hobart and William Smith Colleges upon the occasion of being named the
Community Partner of the Year by the Boys and Girls Club of Geneva, to
be celebrated on Thursday, October 21, 2010; and
WHEREAS, The Geneva Boys and Girls Club services area youth ages six-
21 through educational, health and life skills, fitness, character and
leadership programming; it operates a center that serves its youngest
participants, and a second program at the Geneva Community Center,
focusing on teens; the Boys and Girls Club opened the Geneva Community
Center in 2009, offering space and programs for groups throughout the
Geneva area; and
WHEREAS, Hobart and William Smith Colleges will be honored as the
Club's Community Partner of the Year; for the second year, the Colleges
have included the Boys and Girls Club as part of its Amicorps VISTA
programming; and
WHEREAS, In addition to providing the Clubs with regular volunteers,
the Boys and Girls Club sites are active locations for the Colleges' Day
of Service projects; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Hobart and William Smith Colleges'
distinguished record merits the recognition and respectful tribute of
this Legislative Body; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Hobart and William Smith Colleges upon the occasion of being
named the Community Partner of the Year by the Boys and Girls Club of
Geneva; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Hobart and William Smith Colleges.

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  • 22 / Oct / 2010
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE

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