LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the Cornell University Cooperative
Extension Ulster County upon the occasion of commemorating its centenni-
al celebration on June 1, 2013

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend institutions of true purpose and high achievement whose exem-
plary programs and accomplishments clearly demonstrate the pursuit of
excellence in education and service to the community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late the Cornell University Cooperative Extension Ulster County upon the
occasion of commemorating its centennial celebration; this auspicious
occasion will be celebrated on Saturday, June 1, 2013, at the Cornell
University Cooperative Extension Ulster County's Education Center, 232
Plaza Road in the Kingston Plaza; and
WHEREAS, The Cornell University Cooperative Extension Ulster County
(CCEUC) is a registered non-profit educational organization and part of
the Cornell Cooperative Extension land grant system, a partnership
between County, State, and Federal governments; and
WHEREAS, The mission of CCEUC is to enable people to improve their
lives and communities through partnerships that put experience and
research knowledge to work; extension staff and trained volunteers
deliver education programs, conduct applied research, and foster commu-
nity collaborations; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1913, CCEUC continues to use research based know-
ledge through their partnership with Cornell University to assist the
residents of Ulster County; and
WHEREAS, CCEUC offers resources, tools and education through on-going
community programming in efforts to improve the lives of a broad and
diverse county population; and
WHEREAS, The program areas of CCEUC include Agriculture, Horticulture,
4H Youth Development, Family and Consumer Science and Environmental
programs; and
WHEREAS, CCEUC works to extend the educational resources of Cornell
University, the Land Grant university system and other educational
institutions, to the people of Ulster County to foster economic, social
and environmental improvement of its individuals, families and communi-
ties; and
WHEREAS, CCEUC continues to fulfill its laudatory educational purposes
and is proudly aware of its distinguished past; it is eager to fulfill
its commitment to its students, faculty, alumni and community, and is
planning with vision and purpose for the growth and change it will
encounter in the years to come; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents a unique opportunity for
this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to the Cornell
University Cooperative Extension Ulster County; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when an educa-
tional institution of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to
our attention, it should be recognized and applauded by all the citizens
of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the Cornell University Cooperative Extension Ulster County
upon the occasion of commemorating its centennial celebration; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Cornell University Cooperative Extension Ulster County.