Senate Resolution No. 2889

BY: Senator MAYER

RECOGNIZING March 30 to April 3, 2020, as National
Boys & Girls Club Week

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize those
illustrious organizations that have had a significant impact on our
communities for the last century, and to honor our youth, whose
character and achievements exemplify the ideals and values cherished by
this great State and Nation; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
recognize March 30 to April 3, 2020, as National Boys & Girls Club Week;
and

WHEREAS, National Boys & Girls Club Week is aware of the invaluable
service Clubs bring to communities as well as shines a spotlight on the
61,000 caring, trained youth development professionals who mentor kids
and teens every day in 4,300 Clubs across the nation and on United
States military installations worldwide; and

WHEREAS, The first Club was created in 1860, by Mary Goodwin, Alice
Goodwin, and Elizabeth Hammersley in Hartford, Connecticut, in an effort
to offer a positive alternative to boys roaming the streets; and

WHEREAS, By 1906, several clubs united into the Federated Boys Club;
this year marked the official beginnings of the Boys & Girls Clubs of
America; and

WHEREAS, The organization became the Boys Clubs of America in 1931
with the same mission of getting children off the streets, and
attempting to focus their attention on both positive goals and organized
activities; and

WHEREAS, On its 50th Anniversary in 1956, the Boys Clubs of America
received a United States Congressional Charter; and

WHEREAS, In 1990, girls became as much a part of its mission, and as
such, the organization's name was once again changed to Boys & Girls
Clubs of America; and

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay just
tribute to those clubs of high purpose and worthy accomplishment whose
endeavors have faithfully served the welfare of the youth of this great
Empire State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
recognize March 30 to April 3, 2020, as National Boys & Girls Club Week;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Boys & Girls Clubs of America.