2009-K939
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION celebrating Susan B. Anthony's life, work, and
legacy
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge and
celebrate individuals and events of historic significance which add
vitality, sensitivity, understanding and inspiration to the diversity
and values of the people of this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to celebrate
Susan B. Anthony's life, work, and legacy on Wednesday, February 10,
2010, at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center; and
WHEREAS, This fine event will also acknowledge the Susan B. Anthony
House, a learning center through which it shares and interprets her life
as a champion of women's rights, thereby inspiring and challenging indi-
viduals to make a positive difference in their lives and communities;
and
WHEREAS, Susan B. Anthony was born on February 15, 1820 in Adams,
Massachusetts; she was brought up in a Quaker family with long activist
traditions, and early in her life she developed a sense of justice and
moral zeal; and
WHEREAS, Located at 17 Madison Street in Rochester, New York, the
Susan B. Anthony House shares the story of Susan B. Anthony's lifelong
struggle to gain voting rights for women and equal rights for all; her
vision is kept alive by preserving and sharing her National Historic
Landmark home, collecting artifacts and research materials directly
related to her life and work, and making these resources available to
the public through tours, publications, the internet and interpretive
programs; and
WHEREAS, The Susan B. Anthony House was the home of the legendary
American civil rights leader during the most politically active period
of her life, and the site of her famous arrest for voting in 1872; and
WHEREAS, Ignoring opposition and abuse, Susan B. Anthony traveled,
lectured and canvassed across the nation for the vote; she also
campaigned for the abolition of slavery, women's rights to their own
property and earnings, and women's labor organizations; in 1900, she
convinced the University of Rochester to admit women; and
WHEREAS, Susan B. Anthony was aggressive and compassionate by nature;
she had a keen mind and a great ability to inspire; she remained active
until her death on March 13, 1906; and
WHEREAS, New York State is home to countless women, strong and color-
ful threads vital to the fabric of our rich heritage, who have and
continue to contribute to the advancement of our culture through their
traditional and non-traditional roles in society; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
celebrate Susan B. Anthony's life, work, and legacy; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Susan B. Anthony House.