LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Clarence Community Pantry, Inc. upon the
occasion of its designation as recipient of the 2012 Organization of the
Year Award by the Clarence Chamber of Commerce

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Clarence
Community Pantry, Inc. upon the occasion of its designation as recipient
of the 2012 Organization of the Year Award by the Clarence Chamber of
Commerce, to be celebrated on Thursday, February 16, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Sponsoring this fine event, the Clarence Chamber of Commerce
is hosting its Annual Awards Dinner at Samuel's Grande Manor; and
WHEREAS, The Clarence Community Pantry, Inc., is a non-profit, 501C3
entity that strives to assist those in need who live in the Clarence and
Clarence Center areas; the Clarence Community Pantry began in 1980 by
former Clarence Citizen of the Year Nancy May; the Pantry currently
assists approximately 70 families with perishable and non-perishable
items; and
WHEREAS, These contributions are received from every school and civic
group in the Town of Clarence through monthly and yearly food drives;
referrals are received from catholic charities, social services, local
clergy, the Town of Clarence, along with the Clarence school system; and
WHEREAS, Other contributions received from businesses, groups and
individuals are deposited for use in supplementing items that may need
to be purchased for empty shelves and fresh goods for Easter, Thanksgiv-
ing, and Christmas; and
WHEREAS, The Clarence Community Pantry has provided assistance for
those in need for many years; the Pantry is a staple in its community
and is always there to help and serve; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals and organizations 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
honor Clarence Community Pantry, Inc. upon the occasion of its desig-
nation as recipient of the 2012 Organization of the Year Award; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jim Owen, Coordinator, Clarence Community Pantry, Inc.