LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Cornell
University's Cooperative Extension of Monroe County, New York

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
applaud the leaders of commerce and industry, as well as educational
institutions, whose accomplishments contribute to the economic health
and prosperity of the communities of the State of New York and to the
quality of life of its people; 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 100th Anniversary of Cornell University's Cooperative Exten-
sion of Monroe County, New York; and
WHEREAS, Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) is a key outreach system
of Cornell University with a strong public mission and an extensive
local presence that is responsive to needs in New York communities; its
educational system enables people to improve their lives and communities
through partnerships that put experience, research, and knowledge to
work; and
WHEREAS, The nationwide network of Cooperative Extension programs
began in 1914, as a means of applying land-grant university research in
understandable and useful ways to farmers and to rural families; and
WHEREAS, Together, with the people of New York State, CCE has taken on
some of the greatest challenges of the new century, such as fostering
energy independence, sustainable agriculture, childhood obesity, and
community programs; and
WHEREAS, It began with a simple, practical, brilliant idea to connect
the knowledge, resources, and research of Cornell University with the
people of New York State, to take care of families, build businesses,
and improve communities, all while working collaboratively for a greater
good; and
WHEREAS, Approximately 100 years later, this one great idea is burning
brighter than ever; each year, more than 10 million people throughout
New York State participate in extension workshops, seminars, meetings,
and tours, or request specific help or advice from CCE personnel; and
WHEREAS, The seed for CCE was planted in 1862, when President Abraham
Lincoln signed the Morrill Act into law, effectively creating the
concept of the land-grant university; and
WHEREAS, Throughout its history and continuing today CCE has modeled
innovative uses of technology, communications and contemporary models of
organizational governance that reflect the changing needs and structure
of society; and
WHEREAS, Today, CCE serves urban, suburban, town, and rural areas by
offering programs in five broad areas, including Agriculture and Food
Systems; Children, Youth, and Families; Community and Economic Vitality;
Environment and Natural Resources; and Nutrition and Health; and
WHEREAS, As Cornell University Cooperative Extension celebrates its
100th Anniversary, it stands in fulfillment of the proud legacy of its
namesake and is poised for success for many years to come; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Cornell University's Cooperative
Extension; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Cornell University's Cooperative Extension.