LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Rescue Mission of Syracuse, New
York, upon the occasion of celebrating its 125th Anniversary

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 commend
the Rescue Mission of Syracuse, New York, upon the occasion of celebrat-
ing its 125th Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, In commemoration of this most auspicious occasion, the Rescue
Mission and the City of Syracuse today have created a new district in
the city that will be known as the Mission District; and
WHEREAS, The district, which will be marked with banners, will cover
the mission's campus that is bounded by Onondaga Creek to the east,
Granger Street to the west, Dickerson Street to the north and Gifford
Street to the south; and
WHEREAS, The Mission District represents the Rescue Misson's commit-
ment to serving the Syracuse community; and
WHEREAS, The Rescue Mission began over a century ago by helping Erie
Canal workers and gradually continued to expand its services; and
WHEREAS, In 2011, the Rescue Mission supplied nearly 225,000 meals,
provided more than 70,000 overnight stays and housed more than 1,500
individuals in Syracuse; and
WHEREAS, This illustrious organization's services include a clothing
outreach program through 12 Thrifty Shopper stores, a 132-bed emergency
shelter, a Food Services Center that prepares more than 600 meals daily
and more; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense 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
commend the Rescue Mission of Syracuse, New York, upon the occasion of
celebrating its 125th Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Chasz Parker, Executive Director of the Rescue Mission, Syra-
cuse, New York.