LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Syracuse Moose Lodge 625 upon the
occasion of celebrating its 100th Anniversary

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body, in keeping with its
traditions, to honor and recognize benevolent organizations that have
had a significant impact on the community by supporting children and
families in need, senior citizens and local veterans; 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 Moose Lodge 625 upon the occasion of celebrating its 100th
Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, The Syracuse Moose Lodge 625 was established by a charter of
50 men on August 16, 1911; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of the organization's long and rich history,
the Syracuse Moose Lodge 625 operated out of several different
locations, eventually moving to 1121 Milton Avenue, where it has
remained for more than 30 years; and
WHEREAS, The Syracuse Moose Lodge 625 is a Chapter of The Loyal Order
of Moose, a fraternal and service organization founded in 1888, with
nearly 800,000 men in roughly 1,800 lodges in all 50 states; and
WHEREAS, In 1913, two years after the Syracuse Moose Lodge 625 was
established, the "Mooseheart Child City and School" was dedicated on a
sprawling campus, approximately 38 miles west of Chicago, Illinois; over
its 97-year history, Mooseheart has provided care and education to near-
ly 12,000 young people; and
WHEREAS, In addition to annually supporting the Mooseheart Child City
and School, the Syracuse Moose Lodge 625 has supported and hosted numer-
ous charitable events and has coordinated many programs and services
over the last century to help children and adults in the community; and
WHEREAS, Members of the Syracuse Moose Lodge 625 have dedicated count-
less hours in order to provide the necessary support for people in the
Syracuse area by sponsoring families in need, raising money for sick
children, organizing events for veterans and seniors, collecting items
for food pantries, and hosting after-school and summer youth programs;
and
WHEREAS, Over the last century, the Syracuse Moose Lodge 625 has
weathered countless events, while continuing to contribute to the growth
and excellence of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, 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 to commend the Syracuse
Moose Lodge 625 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 Moose Lodge 625, 1121 Milton Avenue, Syracuse,
New York.