Senate Resolution No. 2123

BY: Senator GRIFFO

COMMEMORATING the 75th Anniversary of the Rotary
Club of Sherburne, New York

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
celebrate significant milestones of organizations that contribute to the
well-being of their communities and make a lasting impact on society;
and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Rotary Club of Sherburne, New
York, a momentous occasion for this exemplary organization; and

WHEREAS, Rotary International was founded in 1905, by Paul Harris
and a group of associates; it is a world fellowship of business and
professional people dedicated to providing community service,
encouraging high vocational standards and building international good
will; and

WHEREAS, The object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal
of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to
encourage and foster: the development of acquaintance as an opportunity
for service; high ethical standards in business and professions; the
recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the
dignifying of each Rotarian's occupation as an opportunity to serve
society; the application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's
personal, business, and community life; the advancement of international
understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of
business and professional persons united in the ideal of service; and

WHEREAS, The Sherburne Rotary Club was organized on March 30, 1951,
by a group of seventeen Sherburne Businessmen and the Club was sponsored
by the New Berlin Rotary Club under the presidency of James Honeywell;
and

WHEREAS, The first meeting was held on April 5, 1951, at the
Sherburne Inn where 29 charter members made an application to Rotary
International for an Official Charter; Charter 7774 was granted and
became effective on June 12, 1951, though the Sherburne Rotary Club
banner states May 9, 1951, as the charter date; and

WHEREAS, One of the first projects undertaken by the Sherburne
Rotary Club was the development of the community swimming pool and
bathhouse facilities followed by the organization of a Little League
baseball program; these endeavors still are very important to the life
of Sherburne; and

WHEREAS, Over the years, the Sherburne Rotary Club has created
programs that have served the youth of the community including the
eyeglasses and clothing fund for disadvantaged children, a student loan
fund to aid local students with college expenses and a program for
exchange students; and

WHEREAS, An ice-skating rink was developed and in recent years the
Sherburne Rotary Club has built a picnic pavilion at Paddleford Park to
further the enjoyment of those using the pool or attending a Little
League game; and

WHEREAS, The Sherburne Rotary Club has been particularly proud of
the Rogers Center, a conservation education center, which has been
called "the jewel in the crown of New York State's Department of
Conservation,"; it was an idea which was encouraged and developed by the
Club; and

WHEREAS, Through the tireless efforts of the current officers:
President Sandy Sanger, President-Elect Dee Weaver, Secretary Brenda
Crandall, Treasurer Angela Jones, and Past President Dee Weaver; the
Board of Directors, and dedicated members, past and present, The
Sherburne Rotary Club has stood as a shining example of community
enrichment and service; and

WHEREAS, During the 75 years of its proud and dynamic history, the
Sherburne Rotary Club has exemplified the spirit of the Rotary motto,
"Service Above Self", through the many projects and events it has
sponsored which enhance the quality of life in the community; and

WHEREAS, The Sherburne Rotary Club is an eminent representative of
Rotary's ideals of service and fellowship; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Rotary Club of Sherburne, New
York, and to commend its members for their remarkable service to the
community and the greater good; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the Rotary Club of Sherburne.