LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the West-
moreland Senior Citizens group

WHEREAS, Senior citizens bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to
the increasingly active roles they play in today's society; their past
contributions and future participation are a vital part of, and valuable
asset to, the fabric of community life and activity; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor those
illustrious organizations of the State of New York whose purposeful
endeavors serve to enhance the quality of life for the cherished senior
citizens 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 commem-
orate the 50th Anniversary of the Westmoreland Senior Citizens group, to
be celebrated on Thursday, August 25, 2011, at Roselawn in New York
Mills, New York; and
WHEREAS, The year 2011 is the 50th Anniversary of the Westmoreland
Senior Citizens group called the Westlanders; the group was founded in
August of 1961 by a group of residents interested in a society for
elderly people; and
WHEREAS, The group met at the original Grange Hall, then moved to the
Masonic Lodge; in 1985, the group moved to the Town Hall, where it
currently meets today; and
WHEREAS, The first President was Frank Walker and the first Secretar-
y-Treasurer was Elipha Plehn; throughout the years, the group met once a
week for fun, games, entertainment and also had lecturers on pertinent
subjects; and
WHEREAS, This significant milestone is an excellent opportunity to
recognize the special contributions of the Westlanders and the dedicated
individuals who strive to better the quality of life for senior citizens
in the community; and
WHEREAS, Ably led by President Dorothy Howlett, the Westmoreland
Senior Citizens group continues to prosper today and into the future;
and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions and individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought
to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the
citizens of the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Westmoreland Senior Citizens
group; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to President Dorothy Howlett, the Westmoreland Senior Citizens
group.