LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Stanford Grange No. 808 upon the
occasion of its designation as recipient of the Distinguished Grange
Award from the National Grange

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 Stanford Grange No. 808 upon the occasion of its designation as
recipient of the Distinguished Grange Award from the National Grange, to
be celebrated on Sunday, January 30, 2011; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Stanford Grange No. 808 will celebrate its 115th
Anniversary on Tuesday, January 25, 2011, and will rededicate the Grange
Hall on Route 82 in Stanfordville with all of its building improvements
during a Grange Month Open House on Tuesday, April 26, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Stanford Grange No. 808 was organized in Bangall, Town of
Stanford, New York, on January 23, 1896, with 18 Charter Members; and
WHEREAS, At the 144th Annual National Grange Convention held in Char-
lotte, North Carolina, on November 9-13, 2010, Stanford Grange No. 808
was recognized and honored as a "Distinguished Grange" by National
Grange President Edward L. Luttrell of Oregon and National Grange
Membership/Leadership Director Rusty Hunt of Washington State; Stanford
Grange No. 808 is the only Grange in New York State and one of 13 Grang-
es nationwide selected for this prestigious award; and
WHEREAS, In order to be selected, a Community Grange must fulfill
requirements established by the National Grange, some of which include a
net gain in membership, sending delegates to the New York State Grange
Session and another event hosted by the National Grange; it must also
host at least two community service/educational events, send quarterly
reports to the State Grange on time, and host a legislative event; and
WHEREAS, For almost 115 years, the Stanford Grange has worked to
advance the interest of its fellow citizens in its community by provid-
ing a legislative voice and by showing them how to strengthen the town
through community service; and
WHEREAS, The Grange is a nonpartisan organization which gives its
members the opportunity to serve their neighborhoods through community
service projects that make a difference in the lives of its citizens;
and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Stanford Grange No. 808 upon the occasion of its designation
as recipient of the Distinguished Grange Award from the National Grange;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ryan J. Orton, Secretary, Stanford Grange No. 808.