LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Socie-
ty of St. Stanislaw, Hoosick Falls, New York

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body, in keeping with its
time-honored traditions, to recognize and pay tribute to those organiza-
tions which foster ethnic pride and enhance the profile of cultural
diversity which strengthens the fabric of the communities of New York
State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 100th Anniversary of the Society of St. Stanislaw, Hoosick
Falls, New York, celebrating a century of fellowship and service to the
Village of Hoosick Falls and Town of Hoosick; and
WHEREAS, To observe this milestone, a weekend long celebration has
been planned for August 17-19, 2012; on Friday, St. Stanislaw will kick
off the weekend with music and a buffet; Saturday, a tailgate procession
will be held throughout the Village and Town to be followed by an after-
noon picnic and chicken dinner, and culminating with the music of the
Rymanowski Brothers, the Capital District's premiere Polish band;
Sunday, past and present members of the Society will be honored at a
ceremony to be held for members and invited guests; and
WHEREAS, The Society of St. Stanislaw began in 1912 as an organization
for members of the community of Polish descent to socialize; and
WHEREAS, Originally, it was required to be a Catholic male of Polish
descent to be a member; as time passed, and the laws changed, the Socie-
ty changed with the times; and
WHEREAS, While the Society of St. Stanislaw still remembers the
customs of Poland, and maintain St. Stanislaw, the Bishop, as the guard-
ian of the Society, it has transformed into a service organization that
provides a social atmosphere for any adult wishing to become a member;
and
WHEREAS, Under the luminous direction of President Craig Colvin, the
Society of St. Stanislaw maintains a membership of almost 600 people
from 11 states; since 1996, this vital organization has donated a
significant amount to over 80 local and regional charitable organiza-
tions within its community; 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 in its deliberations to
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Society of St. Stanislaw,
Hoosick Falls, New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Craig Colvin, President, The Society of St. Stanislaw.