LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION, honoring the Schenectady Business and Profes-
sional Women's Club upon the occasion of celebrating its 85th Anniver-
sary

WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in acknowledging
significant milestones in the distinguished histories of its esteemed
entities; and
WHEREAS, The Schenectady Business and Professional Women's Club (BPW)
will celebrate its 85th Anniversary during a dinner to be held at the
Riverstone Manor on May 11, 2012; and
WHEREAS, The Schenectady BPW was formed by a group of working women
who wanted to promote women in business and the professions, to foster
their educational advancement, and to improve and aid their community;
and
WHEREAS, The group was inspired by Jessie Lee Hall and led by Laura
Hutchins and a committee of 11; and
WHEREAS, There were 51 Charter members, and Ella Magill Talbot served
as the BPW's first president; and
WHEREAS, The Club was federated on May 11, 1927, and incorporated in
1936; and
WHEREAS, Its mission states the Schenectady BPW shall advance the
status of all women through advocacy, education, and networking; and
WHEREAS, The objectives of the Club are to extend a warm and welcoming
atmosphere within the organization, balancing fun and camaraderie with
work and commitments; to advocate for women's issues, with an emphasis
on wage equality, education, and economic independence by providing
academic scholarships, community outreach, and informative programs; to
embrace and celebrate the diversity of its membership while working
towards common goals through mentorship, career development, and life-
long learning: and to embody the enthusiastic involvement of all
members, cultivating professionalism in attitudes and behavior; and
WHEREAS, In its 85th year, the Schenectady BPW Board of Directors led
by President Jane Osterhout, 1st Vice President Bonnie Keller, 2nd Vice
President Aldona Vaitulis, Secretary Cyndie Powell, Treasurer Tammy
Krischer, Immediate Past President Elena Alvarez, and Directors Carolyn
Sabol, Susan Daly, Sister Stella Dillon, and Valerie Iacovangelo; and
WHEREAS, The Schenectady BPW has a long and distinguished history in
the community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the Schenectady Business and Professional Women's Club upon the
occasion of celebrating its 85th Anniversary, and to thank its members
for their valuable contributions to the community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Schenectady Business and Professional Women's Club.