Assembly Resolution No. 381

BY: M. of A. Buttenschon

COMMEMORATING the 60th Anniversary of the
Whitestown Seniors

WHEREAS, Senior citizens bring a wealth of experience and knowledge
to the increasingly active roles they play in today's society; their
past contributions and future participation are a vital part of, and
valuable asset to, the fabric of community life and activity; and

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to honor those
illustrious organizations of the State of New York whose purposeful
endeavors serve to enhance the quality of life for the cherished senior
citizens in their communities; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Whitestown Seniors, to be
celebrated with a luncheon on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at Hart's Hill Inn,
Whitesboro, New York; and

WHEREAS, The Whitestown Seniors was established on May 5, 1959, in
the Town of Whitestown; and

WHEREAS, The Whitestown Seniors began with only 15 members and due
to its excellent care, providing quality programs geared to the needs
and interests of senior citizens, the group has grown and today there
are over 200 members; and

WHEREAS, Since its inception, under the leadership of Helen Kelly,
Shirley Platt, Jim Raczynski, and Rose Kurczyk, the members of the
Whitestown Seniors have held weekly meetings to provide access to health
screening clinics, and defensive driving courses and also planned
picnics and parties, bingo and card games, and a variety of trips; and

WHEREAS, The members of Whitestown Seniors were instrumental in the
development of the Whitestown Senior Citizen Center and have hosted the
noon senior's nutrition program at this center for numerous years; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when
organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our
attention, they should be recognized and applauded 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 60th Anniversary of the Whitestown Seniors; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the Whitestown Seniors.