Assembly Resolution No. 1503

BY: M. of A. Woerner

COMMENDING the League of Women Voters of Saratoga
County upon the occasion of hosting its 60th Annual
Meeting on June 9, 2026

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend those
illustrious organizations within the State of New York whose focus and
intent have made substantial impact on its communities, 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
commend the League of Women Voters of Saratoga County upon the occasion
of hosting its 60th Annual Meeting on Tuesday, June 9, 2026; and

WHEREAS, The League of Women Voters was founded in Chicago in 1920,
and has been empowering citizens and defending democracy ever since; and

WHEREAS, The initial chapter of the League of Women Voters of
Saratoga County was also founded in 1920 at the Canfield Casino in
Saratoga Springs, New York; and

WHEREAS, Upon the founding of the League of Women Voters of Saratoga
County, Kathryn Starbuck of Saratoga Springs was elected to lead the
organization as this chapter's first chairperson; and

WHEREAS, In 1965, the League of Women Voters of Saratoga County was
reestablished and remains to this day as a highly active and
non-partisan grassroots organization focused on voter education and
civic advocacy; and

WHEREAS, Initially operating as the League of Women Voters of the
Saratoga Springs Area, the chapter expanded to cover the entire county
in 1999, leading to a growth in the organization's scope and impact; and

WHEREAS, The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County envisions a
democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge,
and the confidence to participate in government; and

WHEREAS, Since 1966, when its first organizing meeting was held, the
League has promoted and advanced non-partisan voter education and civic
engagement in our region; and

WHEREAS, Specific initiatives sponsored by the League of Women
Voters of Saratoga County include the registering of voters in
low-turnout neighborhoods and in local high schools; and

WHEREAS, On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, the League of Women Voters of
Saratoga County will hold its 60th Annual Meeting; this significant
milestone marks the importance of the chapter's work since its founding
and serves a reminder of the work that is yet to be done; and

WHEREAS, Today, the League of Women Voters of Saratoga County
continues its work by providing trusted voter information, hosting

candidate forums, and supporting an informed and engaged public while
simultaneously honoring its strong commitment to not supporting or
opposing any political party or candidate; and

WHEREAS, The important work of promoting voter education and
engagement is vital to the successful functioning of our cherished
democracy; by dedicating time, energy, and knowledge, organizations such
as the League of Women Voters of Saratoga County contribute to the
preservation of democracy and advancement of our communities; now,
therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the League of Women Voters of Saratoga County upon the occasion
of hosting its 60th Annual Meeting on June 9, 2026; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the League of Women Voters of Saratoga County.