LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Rotary Club of Binghamton upon the
occasion of the celebration of its 100th Anniversary of service to the
community

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to organizations of high purpose and worthy accomplishment whose
endeavors have a significant impact on the lives of others and the
communities they serve; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to
commend the Rotary Club of Binghamton upon the occasion of its 100th
Anniversary, to be celebrated at the Riverwalk Hotel in Binghamton, New
York, on May 1, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Rotary International was founded in 1905 by Paul Harris and a
group of associates; it came to Binghamton in 1912 and today has 30,000
clubs in more than 160 countries and more than 1,200,000 members world-
wide; and
WHEREAS, Rotary International is dedicated to the development of
fellowship and understanding among business and professional leaders,
the promotion of community-betterment endeavors and of high standards in
business and professional practices, and the advancement of interna-
tional understanding, goodwill and peace; and
WHEREAS, The Rotary Club of Binghamton remains true to the principles
of Rotary, to the worthy causes it supports, and to service to its
community and its citizens; and
WHEREAS, As the Rotary Club of Binghamton proudly celebrates 100 years
of "Service Above Self," it reaffirms its commitment to and support of
Rotary International's programs and fundamental beliefs; and
WHEREAS, On the auspicious occasion of its 100th Anniversary, this
Legislative Body is proud to have the opportunity to applaud the good
works and worthy endeavors of the Rotary Club of Binghamton and its
members and to honor the Club for its unremitting dedication to service
and its distinguished record of accomplishment; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Rotary Club of Binghamton upon the occasion of its 100th
Anniversary, to be celebrated on May 1, 2013, and to pay tribute to its
past and present members; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Rotary Club of Binghamton.