LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 125th Anniversary of the
Gloversville Salvation Army

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 commem-
orate the 125th Anniversary of the Gloversville Salvation Army; and
WHEREAS, The auspicious occasion of the 125th Anniversary of the
Gloversville Salvation Army was celebrated on Monday, March 1, 2010, at
the Salvation Army Corps, 10 Spring Street, Gloversville, New York; in
addition, a week-long celebration of this noteworthy event concludes,
Saturday, March 6, 2010, at the Holiday Inn in Johnstown, New York; and
WHEREAS, The founder of the Salvation Army was a Methodist minister
named William Booth; he began by preaching to the poor of London's east-
end slums in 1865; in 1878 he changed the organization's name to "The
Salvation Army"; and
WHEREAS, The Salvation Army started its ministry in the United States
in October 1879 in New York City; and
WHEREAS, A citadel of the Salvation Army was established on Main
Street in Gloversville, New York, in 1885; and
WHEREAS, The Gloversville Salvation Army offers services based on the
needs of the community; among its services are giveaways of toys at
Christmas and Christmas baskets, clothes for the needy, school supplies,
a Sunday worship service and an adult Sunday service; and
WHEREAS, The Salvation Army is a church as well as a social service
agency; its success in Gloversville is attributed to God, and the
support of the community; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when an organ-
ization of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our atten-
tion, it should be recognized and applauded 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 125th Anniversary of the Gloversville Salvation Army;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Gloversville Salvation Army.