Assembly Resolution No. 99

BY: M. of A. Finch

COMMEMORATING the 100th Anniversary of the Auburn
Moose Lodge 1419

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body, in keeping with
its traditions, to honor and recognize benevolent organizations which
have had a significant impact on the community by supporting children
and families in need, senior citizens and local veterans; 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 Auburn Moose Lodge 1419; and

WHEREAS, The Auburn Moose Lodge 1419 was established by a charter of
50 men in 1919; and

WHEREAS, In 2015, the Auburn Moose Lodge 1419 moved from its former
location on Washington Street to its new location at 83 Wall Street in
Auburn, New York; the members celebrated the new building with an Open
House and invited the public to attend the grand opening which included
refreshments and live music; and

WHEREAS, The Auburn Moose Lodge 1419 is a Chapter of the Loyal Order
of Moose, a fraternal and service organization founded in 1888, in
Louisville, Kentucky, by Dr. John Henry Wilson; the organization
consisted of lodges throughout the United States, Great Britain, and
Canada; and

WHEREAS, With more than 400,000 members in roughly 1,600 Chapters,
the Women of the Moose is the female organization of the Loyal Order of
Moose; established in 1913, these women provide social, educational, and
community service opportunities to its members; and

WHEREAS, The Moose Fraternity is dedicated to caring for young and
old, bringing communities closer together, and celebrating life; and

WHEREAS, Among their charitable works, the Loyal Order of the Moose
supports the operation of Mooseheart Child and City School outside of
Chicago, Illinois, for children and teens in need, as well as a 70-acre
retirement community for their members outside of Jacksonville, Florida;
and

WHEREAS, The members of the Loyal Order of the Moose organize many
sports and recreational programs throughout North America, contributing
approximately $70 million in donations and hours worked on community
service projects; and

WHEREAS, In addition to their good works, the Loyal Order of Moose
offers a wide array of activities for both individual and family
participation, such as holiday parties, dances, sporting events, and
live entertainment; and

WHEREAS, The members of the Auburn Moose Lodge 1419 have dedicated
countless hours in order to provide the necessary support for people in
the Auburn area by hosting numerous charitable and civic activities; and

WHEREAS, Proud to be a family oriented organization, members of the
Auburn Moose Lodge 1419 donate all the supplies needed for the
celebrations; furthermore, events such as barbecues and steak dinners
with deejays are held every Saturday night; and

WHEREAS, The success of the Auburn Moose Lodge 1419 is in direct
correlation to the efforts of its members, whose involvement is, and
always has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled
enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in all
endeavors on behalf of the organization and the community it serves;
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 to commemorate the 100th
Anniversary of the Auburn Moose Lodge 1419, and to commend its members,
past and present, who have labored so conscientiously to secure and
improve the quality of life in the community; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the Auburn Moose Lodge 1419.