LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Pal-Mac Youth Baseball of Palmyra,
New York, upon the occasion of celebrating its 60th Season

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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Pal-Mac
Youth Baseball of Palmyra, New York, upon the occasion of celebrating
its 60th Season; and
WHEREAS, Pal-Mac Youth Baseball of Palmyra, New York, was organized in
1950, its first season; the key people in founding the organization were
Bob Ekburg and Jack Wilson; and
WHEREAS, Beginning as an independent organization, Pal-Mac Youth Base-
ball of Palmyra, New York, then became a chartered member of Little
League, Inc. of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, before reverting back to
independent status until 1983; and
WHEREAS, In 1983, Pal-Mac Youth Baseball of Palmyra, New York, char-
tered with Babe Ruth Baseball, Inc., and currently retains that affil-
iation; it incorporated in 1997; and
WHEREAS, In 1992, the Pal-Mac Youth Baseball 11-and 12-year-old All-
Stars won the Babe Ruth Bambino Division New York State Tournament; and
WHEREAS, Under the auspices of its current Executive Board: President,
J.J. Thomas; Vice President, Tim Maisel; Treasurer, Ken Prindle; and
Secretary, Mary Durkin; Opening Day for the Pal-Mac Youth Baseball of
Palmyra, New York, will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2009, at Gravina
Park in Palmyra, New York; 200 players on 16 teams will participate; and
WHEREAS, The auspicious occasion of celebrating its 60th season,
presents a unique opportunity for this Legislative Body to recognize and
pay tribute to Pal-Mac Youth Baseball of Palmyra, New York; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments, and which serve to bring
people together for such 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
congratulate Pal-Mac Youth Baseball of Palmyra, New York, upon the occa-
sion of celebrating its 60th Season; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Pal-Mac Youth Baseball, Palmyra, New York 14522.