LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Sertoma
Inc. on April 11, 2012

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 reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves 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 commem-
orate the 100th Anniversary of Sertoma Inc. on April 11, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Sertoma Inc., formerly known as Sertoma International, is an
organization of service clubs founded on April 11, 1912; the name is an
acronym for Service to Mankind; and
WHEREAS, Sertoma Inc., has clubs all over the United States and in
Canada; and
WHEREAS, Sertoma's primary focus is on assisting the more than 50
million people with hearing health issues and educating the public on
the issues surrounding hearing health; and
WHEREAS, In order to achieve these goals Sertoma has undertaken a
multi-faceted approach by launching programs that address both the
treatment and prevention aspects of hearing health; and
WHEREAS, There are approximately 500 Sertoma clubs in the United
States and Canada with over 13,000 members combined; and
WHEREAS, Clubs also sponsor community projects to promote freedom and
democracy, to assist youth and to benefit a variety of other local
community needs, as identified by the individual clubs; and
WHEREAS, The first club in New York State was formed in Binghamton in
1928; today, there are eight clubs in the East New York District; and
WHEREAS, To celebrate Sertoma Inc.'s 100th Anniversary the East New
York District is raising funds to provide induction looping enhanced
hearing systems for veterans; a room or facility that is looped provides
direct hearing input through the hearing aid rather than the sounds
including unwanted background noise; and
WHEREAS, Organizations and individuals who are devoted to improving
the quality of life for others, enabling them to build lives of dignity
and self-worth are deserving of the highest praise and recognition; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Sertoma Inc. on April 11, 2012; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sertoma Inc.