LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Syracuse Rose Society upon the
occasion of celebrating its 100th Anniversary

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body, in keeping with its
time-honored traditions, to recognize and pay tribute to those organiza-
tions which are dedicated to preserving and maintaining scenic areas in
our cities; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the Syracuse Rose Society upon the occasion of celebrating its 100th
Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, The Syracuse Rose Society, the oldest continuous rose society
in the United States, was founded in 1911 by Edmund M. Mills to estab-
lish a body for rose hobbyists, and to organize them into societies to
promote a love for roses across the country; and
WHEREAS, Edmund M. Mills championed the Syracuse Rose Society to where
it is today, by organizing and educating amateur rose growers across
Central New York to cultivate roses in home and community gardens; and
WHEREAS, The Syracuse Rose Society continually gives back to the
community by maintaining beautiful rose gardens locally, some of which
are located in Syracuse at Thornden Park and in Little Italy; and
WHEREAS, Members of the Syracuse Rose Society generously volunteer
their time to educate the public on the cultivation, propagation and
enjoyment of roses, through rose growing clinics, newsletters, and a
yearly information booth at the New York State Fair; and
WHEREAS, In 2010, the Syracuse Rose Society placed second in the All-
American Rose Garden Competition, determined by visitors and rose enthu-
siasts, who appreciated their overall garden condition, and community
programs that are offered to the citizens of the community; and
WHEREAS, On June 26, 2011, the Syracuse Rose Society will hold the
American Rose Society Miniature Rose National Convention, at which time
they will celebrate their centennial anniversary with other rose socie-
ties from all over the United States; and
WHEREAS, Organizations of singular distinction such as the Syracuse
Rose Society provide a model for enhancing the quality of life in the
community and, as such, merit the grateful praise of the community of
the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
those organizations of true purpose and worthy accomplishment, which
foster a spirit of community and service and, simultaneously, work dili-
gently to beautify cities across our state; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Syracuse Rose Society upon the occasion of celebrating its
100th Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Syracuse Rose Society, Syracuse, New York.