Senate Resolution No. 1526

BY: Senator GRIFFO

COMMEMORATING the 77th Anniversary of the Clinton
Figure Skating Club of Clinton, New York

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
pay tribute to those renowned organizations of high purpose and worthy
accomplishment whose endeavors have faithfully served the welfare of the
citizens of the State of New York; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commemorate the 77th Anniversary of the Clinton Figure Skating Club of
Clinton, New York; and

WHEREAS, The Clinton Figure Skating Club is a member of the United
States Figure Skating Association and is one of the oldest figure
skating clubs in the country; it also is one of the largest skating
clubs on the East Coast; and

WHEREAS, Since its founding in 1949, the Clinton Figure Skating Club
has grown into one of the best skating clubs in New York State and its
members feature some of the top figure skaters in the area; and

WHEREAS, The Clinton Figure Skating Club is a volunteer organization
comprised of many committees and operated largely by parents of young
skaters and uses year-long fundraising efforts to provide ice rental,
group coach payments, team competition costumes and entry fees, and all
the means necessary to host its renowned annual ice show; and

WHEREAS, A testament to Clinton Figure Skating Club's committed
volunteers, supportive community, and dedication to the sport of hockey,
the club was named the winner of the coveted national Kraft Hockeyville
prize in 2018; and

WHEREAS, In recognition of the club's storied past, the Clinton
Historical Society will present a new exhibition titled "A Legacy on
Ice: Clinton Figure Skating Club 1949-2025"; the new exhibition focuses
on 75 years of the skating organization and was marked with a reception
on Sunday, January 25, 2026, and remains open to the public through May
2026; and

WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body
acknowledges this exceptional organization, its numerous important
contributions, and its vibrant role in improving the quality of life in
its community, fully confident that it will continue to enjoy the
sparkling successes it has experienced thus far; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 77th Anniversary of the Clinton Figure Skating Club of
Clinton, New York; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the Clinton Figure Skating Club.