LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 5th Annual Richfield Springs
Pride Days Celebration to be held on August 12-14, 2011

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend events which symbolize the historical, social and cultural
development of this great State and embody the spirit of the principles
upon which this Nation was founded; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to join the Richfield
Springs Community Center in commemorating the 5th Annual Richfield
Springs Pride Days Celebration to be held on August 12-14, 2011; in
addition, the Village of Richfield Springs, New York, will be celebrat-
ing its 150th Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Festivities to mark these auspicious occasions will include a
breakfast at the Tally Ho Restaurant, an open air flea market, a Brooks
Barbecue chicken dinner, a Chinese auction, games, prizes, rides, a
talent show, magic show, live music, and a dance party; the highlight of
the weekend, the Pride Days Parade will be held on Saturday, August 13,
2011; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception in 1999, the goal of the Richfield
Springs Community Center has been to establish a positive environment in
which the youth of the community can thrive; and
WHEREAS, Under the luminous direction of its President, Bethann
Hammer, the Zone Community Center has become an integral part of the
community in which the youth and their families can come together to
promote growth by responsible participation within their community; and
WHEREAS, The Richfield Springs Community Center and the Pride Days
Celebration are both perfect reflections of the Zone's motto, "Today's
Youth, Tomorrow's Citizens"; and
WHEREAS, Remaining fruitful over the ebb and flow of decades of growth
and change, the residents of this close-knit community who are proud of
its small town values, continue the commitment to enhancing the quality
of life of Richfield Springs citizens, ensuring a positive business,
institutional and educational climate, and providing all essential
services; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when events of
such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they
should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of this great
Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 5th Annual Richfield Springs Pride Days Celebration to
be held on August 12-14, 2011, recognizing the significance of the role
it continues to play in the life of the community of the State of New
York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Bethann Hammer, President of the Richfield Springs Community
Center, P.O. Box 108, Richfield Springs, New York 13439.