2011-J732
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating West Seneca Food Pantry upon the
occasion of its designation as recipient of the 2011 Community Service
Organization of the Year Award by the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce
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 enhanced by the concerned and dedicated efforts of community service
organizations and individuals that generously contribute 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 congratu-
late West Seneca Food Pantry upon the occasion of its designation as
recipient of the 2011 Community Service Organization of the Year Award
by the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious event will be celebrated at the 64th Annual
West Seneca Chamber of Commerce Community Awards Dinner held at
Kotecki's Grandview Grove, West Seneca, New York, on Thursday, March 3,
2011; and
WHEREAS, The West Seneca Food Pantry and its volunteers have gracious-
ly served and helped the underprivileged thereby improving the West
Seneca community through their charitable works; and
WHEREAS, Under the outstanding leadership of its Director, Mary Lou
Dietrich, West Seneca Food Pantry continuously provides food for approx-
imately 300 individuals and families each month throughout the year; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when community
service organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought
to our attention, they should be recognized by all the citizens of this
great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate West Seneca Food Pantry upon the occasion of its desig-
nation as recipient of the 2011 Community Service Organization of the
Year Award by the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mary Lou Dietrich, Director, West Seneca Food Pantry, West
Seneca, New York.