LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Stanford Grange No. 808 upon the
occasion of its designation as recipient of the Distinguished Grange
Award from the National Grange

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the Stanford Grange No. 808 upon the occasion of its designation as
recipient of the Distinguished Grange Award from the National Grange, to
be celebrated at the Stanford Grange No. 808's 116th Anniversary Open
House on Sunday, January 22, 2012, in Stanfordville, New York; and
WHEREAS, At the 144th Annual National Grange Convention held in Tulsa,
Oklahoma, Stanford Grange No. 808 was recognized and honored as a
Distinguished Grange; and
WHEREAS, In order to be selected, a Community Grange must fulfill
requirements established by the National Grange, some of which include a
net gain in membership, sending delegates to the New York State Grange
Session and another event hosted by the National Grange; it must also
host at least two community service/educational events, send quarterly
reports to the State Grange on time, and host a legislative event; and
WHEREAS, This is the second year Stanford Grange No. 808 has been
bestowed the Distinguished Grange Award, and it now proudly stands as
one of an elite few Granges in the entire United States which have
earned this most auspicious honor for two years in a row; and
WHEREAS, Stanford Grange No. 808 was organized in Bangall, Town of
Stanford, New York, on January 23, 1896, with 18 Charter Members; and
WHEREAS, For 116 years, the Stanford Grange has worked to advance the
interest of its fellow citizens in its community by providing a legisla-
tive voice and by showing them how to strengthen the town through commu-
nity service; and
WHEREAS, The Grange is a nonpartisan organization which gives its
members the opportunity to serve their neighborhoods through community
service projects that make a difference in the lives of its citizens;
and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the wellbeing and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Stanford Grange No. 808 upon the occasion of its designation
as recipient of the Distinguished Grange Award from the National Grange;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Margaret Plantier, Master/President, Stanford Grange No.
808.