2011-J4017

Honoring the Junior League of Schenectady and Saratoga Counties upon the occasion of its 80th Anniversary

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2011-J4017


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the Junior League of Schenectady and
Saratoga Counties upon the occasion of its 80th Anniversary

WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in acknowledging
significant milestones in the distinguished histories of its esteemed
entities; and
WHEREAS, The Junior League of Schenectady and Saratoga Counties will
celebrate its 80th Anniversary at Key Hall on May 4, 2012; and
WHEREAS, The Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. is an
organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing
the potential of women, and improving communities through effective
action and leadership of trained volunteers; its purpose is exclusively
educational and charitable; and
WHEREAS, The first Junior League was founded in 1901 by Mary Harriman,
an 18-year-old college student; the Association followed in 1921; and
WHEREAS, The Junior League of Schenectady and Saratoga Counties was
formed in 1929 as the Junior Workers League; it became the Junior League
of Schenectady when it became incorporated, and a member of the Associ-
ation of Junior Leagues of America in 1932; and
WHEREAS, The Junior League has founded many organizations, including
Family and Child Service of Schenectady, Inc., Hospice, and Project
Safe; and
WHEREAS, It has also worked with many local organizations, including
the Boys and Girls Club of Schenectady County, YWCA, the Red Cross, and
Ellis Hospital; and
WHEREAS, In 2008, the Junior League incorporated Saratoga County into
its league, becoming the Junior League of Schenectady and Saratoga Coun-
ties; and
WHEREAS, The dedicated members of this extraordinary organization have
touched the lives of many New Yorkers through their valuable contrib-
utions to the community through selfless volunteering; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the Junior League of Schenectady and Saratoga Counties upon the
occasion of its 80th Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Junior League of Schenectady and Saratoga Counties.

actions

  • 13 / Apr / 2012
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 19 / Apr / 2012
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 19 / Apr / 2012
    • ADOPTED

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