LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 100th Anniversary of YMCA Camp
Hough

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, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to commem-
orate the 100th Anniversary of the YMCA Camp Hough; and
WHEREAS, The start of the 100th year celebration began with the Alumni
Reunion from June 3-5, 2011, and the YMCA's Annual Send a Kid To Camp
Golf Outing on June 6, 2011; and
WHEREAS, For 100 years people have traveled to Wyoming County and
south end of Silver Lake for YMCA Camp Hough; and
WHEREAS, Since 1911, YMCA Camp Hough has provided a cornerstone life
experience for kids from local communities across Western New York and
throughout the Northeast; and
WHEREAS, YMCA Camp Hough's 15 acres hug the southwest end of Silver
Lake and are a short hike or canoe ride from the 800-acre Silver Lake
State Park; and
WHEREAS, Camp Hough's 400 feet of lakeshore combined with huge hard-
woods, open fields and a grove of Red Pines, provide a beautiful natural
backdrop to a wide range of land and water-based activities for kids of
all ages, interests, and abilities; and
WHEREAS, For over a century, renovations and new buildings along with
extensive staff training and dynamic programming have been the tools
which impact the lives of young campers; and
WHEREAS, One camper at a time, YMCA Camp Hough mixes innovative
programs with lakeside adventure, emerging autonomy with teamwork and
new ideas with time-honored traditions; and
WHEREAS, At the heart of the experience are the new skills and new
friends that a week of adventure away from home can develop; and
WHEREAS, When boys and girls, ages seven to 15, are matched with
caring and competent staff in a setting like Camp Hough, the by-products
include friendship, lessons and memories that last a lifetime; and
WHEREAS, In 2011, the tradition continues as young campers, returning
staff members and alumni from across the United States come back to Camp
Hough for a summer of a lifetime; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom 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 our
recognition and applause; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of YMCA Camp Hough; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Erik Fix, Director of Camping, YMCA Camp Hough.