LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 115th Anniversary of the Floral
Park Woman's Club, Inc.

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend those
illustrious organizations within the State of New York whose focus and
intent have made a substantial impact on the quality of life in their
communities; 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 115th Anniversary of the Floral Park Woman's Club, Floral
Park, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Floral Park Woman's Club celebrated this auspicious occa-
sion with a luncheon on Wednesday, October 16, 2013, held at the Floral
Park Recreation Center; the celebration included a short program enti-
tled "It Takes a Woman's Club" presented by former Mayor of Floral Park,
President of the Floral Park Historical Society and a 21-year member of
the club, Ann Corbett; and
WHEREAS, Organized in October of 1898 by Caroline Goldsmith Childs,
the wife of the founder of Floral Park, John Lewis Childs, the Floral
Park Woman's Club celebrated its 115th year as a Federated Club and its
standing as the longest continuing service organization in the Village
of Floral Park; and
WHEREAS, In the era of Caroline Childs, the clubwomen promoted philan-
thropic endeavors to stimulate interest in cultural and civic activ-
ities; they outfitted the fire department volunteers with their first
uniforms, established the public library, brought gas lighting to the
railroad station and initiated garbage pickup; and
WHEREAS, Today, the clubwomen still have the same objectives but on a
more modern scale; the Floral Park Woman's Club has made significant
contributions to village life; since 1988, the club has awarded educa-
tion scholarships to students living in the community and has provided
financial assistance to local causes; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, to beautify the village, the clubwomen created a
park at the public library, donated a bench for Heritage Park and a
bench and statuary for Centennial Gardens; and
WHEREAS, The Floral Park Woman's Club is a member of the New York
Federation of Women's Clubs and the Long Island Federation of Women's
Clubs and the General Federation of Women's Clubs, an international
organization with 100,000 members; and
WHEREAS, The Floral Park Woman's Club's charitable endeavors reach out
on all levels, international, national, state and local, to aid and
assist many, many people; and
WHEREAS, The success of the Floral Park Woman's Club is in direct
correlation to the efforts of its members, past and present, whose
involvement is, and always has been, characterized by an impressive
commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of
excellence in all endeavors on behalf of the organization and the Floral
Park community it serves; 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
the great State of New York; and
WHEREAS, In light of its commitment, dedication, and successful
efforts, it is the practice of this Legislative Body to extend its high-
est commendation to the Floral Park Woman's Club of Floral Park, New
York; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 115th Anniversary of the Floral Park Woman's Club; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Floral Park Woman's Club.