LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 165th Anniversary of United
Order True Sisters, Inc. to be celebrated October 21-23, 2011

WHEREAS, Within every community of the great State of New York there are
certain organizations which, by virtue of their enduring commitment and
dedication, justly earn the admiration and respect of their community
for their exemplary contributions and service on behalf of others; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
such organizations which exemplify community spirit and demonstrate a
deep and continuing concern for others, and in so doing, inspire others
to do the same; 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 165th Anniversary of United Order True Sisters, Inc.; the
National Convention will be held October 21-23, 2011, at the Desmond in
Albany, New York, culminating with a luncheon celebrating the Installa-
tion of the National Officers; and
WHEREAS, United Order True Sisters, Inc. (UOTS, Inc.) was founded in
1846, prior to electricity, women's suffrage, abolition and the Civil
War; an historic and distinguished organization, it is the oldest
women's philanthropic organization in the nation; and
WHEREAS, Its first members visited hospitals and provided the sick,
poor and needy with coal and food and also made sure children in schools
were given milk long before school milk programs were widely available;
and
WHEREAS, In 1947, UOTS, Inc. dedicated its mission to helping those
patients afflicted with cancer and has, since that time, provided
emotional and financial support to cancer patients and their families as
well as such personal services as prostheses, wigs and other personal
items, all in the strictest confidence; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1857, Abigail No. 3 Chapter, Albany, New York is
the oldest continuing UOTS, Inc. chapter; its approximately 300 members
in the Capital District provide cancer services, including, on an indi-
vidual basis, Lifeline services, other personal items and help with
other cancer treatment related expenses and needs; and
WHEREAS, Abigail No. 3 Chapter also generously helps support the Amer-
ican Cancer Society, Camp Double "H" Hole in the Woods, Albany Medical
Center Pediatric Oncology, Becky's House and Camp Bravehearts; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend United Order True Sisters, Inc. for significantly enhancing the
quality of life of those it serves and to pay tribute to its members and
volunteers, past and present, for their dedication and accomplishment;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 165th Anniversary of United Order True Sisters, Inc.;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to United Order True Sisters, Inc.