LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Meals on Wheels for Western New York
for 44 years of distinguished service to its community

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor
those illustrious organizations and their members of this great Empire
State who have devoted themselves to faithfully serving the best inter-
ests of their community and the needs of its residents; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Meals on Wheels for Western New York for 44 years of distinguished
service to its community; and
WHEREAS, Meals on Wheels for Western New York's mission seeks to
enrich lives and to promote independent healthy living by offering
nutritious food and a friendly visit; and
WHEREAS, Since 1969, Meals on Wheels for Western New York has been
faithfully serving its community; currently, this vital organization
serves and produces more than a million meals a year; and
WHEREAS, The Meals on Wheels Association of America has recognized
Meals on Wheels for Western New York as the second largest program in
the country, out of more than 5,000, based on cumulative meal count; in
November of 2012, Meals on Wheels for Western New York served its 25
millionth meal; and
WHEREAS, Meals on Wheels for Western New York serves more than 5,000
unique clients each year, including an average of 1,800 home-delivered
clients and 1,300 congregate clients each day; and
WHEREAS, A critical safety net program which serves to benefit the
entire community, Meals on Wheels for Western New York provides inde-
pendence for clients, peace-of-mind for caregivers and purpose for
volunteers; and
WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body that when organ-
izations of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our
attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens
of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Meals on Wheels for Western New York for 44 years of distin-
guished service to its community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Meals on Wheels for Western New York.