LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the League of Women Voters of the
Mid-Hudson Region upon the occasion of celebrating its Golden Anniver-
sary

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend those
illustrious organizations of the State of New York whose focus and
intent have made a substantial impact on the quality of life in their
communities; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the League of Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region upon the occasion of
celebrating its Golden Anniversary on Sunday, April 25, 2010, at the
Wiltwyck Golf Club; and
WHEREAS, On August 26, 1920, Congress passed the 19th Amendment, which
granted women the right to vote; the amendment was written into the
Constitution because of hard-working groups like the National Women
Suffrage Association, an organization that campaigned for the rights of
women; and
WHEREAS, Thousands of women were granted the right to vote, yet few
understood the process; the suffrage association decided to form the
League of Women Voters, a non-partisan group dedicated to educating the
public about government issues and the voting process; and
WHEREAS, The League of Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region began in
Kingston, New York, by a group of women who wanted to change the world
while raising their young families at home; a number of those women are
still active, mentoring the newer members and still working to change
the world; and
WHEREAS, Eventually, there were enough Saugerties members to create
their own league, which remains active and independent to this day; in
1998, the Mid-Ulster League was joined by the Dutchess Unit, whose
primary focus is on issues in their region; and
WHEREAS, In the spring of 2002, members were asked to enter names more
descriptive and inclusive of the expanded membership in the Southern
Ulster area as well as all of Dutchess County; ideas for the new name
were solicited via the monthly newsletter, "The Commentator"; at the
annual meeting, lively conversation ensued, culminating in the vote that
adopted the Mid-Hudson Region chapter as the new name; and
WHEREAS, The League has been instrumental in resolving a number of
problems locally, such as transforming the former poor family court
environment, recognition of communications issues that affect the crimi-
nal justice system, and the institution of a state of the art county
recycling program, to name a few; and
WHEREAS, The League of Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region offers
the wisdom of time and experience, gentle guidance, and youthful enthu-
siasm to those who choose to come be a part of the future; and
WHEREAS, The success shared by the League of Women Voters of the Mid-
Hudson Region is in direct correlation to the efforts of its members,
whose involvement is and has been characterized by an impressive commit-
ment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excel-
lence in all endeavors on behalf of the League and the population it
serves; and
WHEREAS, In light of its commitment, dedication, and successful
efforts, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to extend its highest
commendation to the League of Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region;
now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the League of Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region upon the
occasion of celebrating its Golden Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the League of Women Voters of the Mid-Hudson Region.