Senate Resolution No. 2742

BY: Senator GRIFFO

COMMEMORATING the 100th Anniversary of the League
of Women Voters of the Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area
Inc.

WHEREAS, Organizations which serve the interests of the people of
this Empire State merit the commendation of this Legislative Body; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the League of Women Voters of the
Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area Inc.; and

WHEREAS, Since 1920, the League of Women Voters has fought to
improve government and engage all Americans in the decisions that impact
their lives; and

WHEREAS, The League of Women Voters of the Utica-Rome Metropolitan
Area Inc. was formed soon after the New York State League of Women
Voters was formed in 1919, holding its first convention at the Hotel
Utica on November 18th and 19th of that year; and

WHEREAS, Originally known as the Oneida County League of Women
Voters, this vital nonpartisan organization was soon incorporated into
smaller groups from the larger cities and towns within the county; and

WHEREAS, The League of Women Voters of Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area
Inc. serves the people of Utica, Rome and Herkimer, as well as the
surrounding areas of Upstate New York; and

WHEREAS, They run candidates' debates, register voters at
naturalization ceremonies, high schools and colleges, conduct civics
lessons for high schools, speak to clubs and organizations and bring in
speakers for their general meetings on issues of local or regional
importance; and

WHEREAS, Remaining true to its mission, the League of Women Voters
works to promote political responsibility through informed and active
participation in government, empowering the public and educating the
youth; and

WHEREAS, New York State is home to countless women, strong and
colorful threads vital to the fabric of our rich heritage, who have and
continue to contribute to the advancement of our culture through their
traditional and non-traditional roles in society; and

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when
organizations 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
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the League of Women Voters of the
Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area Inc.; and be it further


RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to of the League of Women Voters of the Utica-Rome
Metropolitan Area Inc.