Assembly Resolution No. 1523

BY: M. of A. Romero

COMMEMORATING the 100th Anniversary of the Fort
Orange Stamp Club

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
pay tribute to those organizations of high purpose and worthy
accomplishment whose endeavors have faithfully preserved the history of
this great 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
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Fort Orange Stamp Club; and

WHEREAS, The Fort Orange Stamp Club was established on April 9,
1926; one century ago, the principle founding members of the club met in
Albany, New York, to establish this historic organization; and

WHEREAS, Since its founding, many notable individuals have joined
the Fort Orange Stamp Club; President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Albany
Mayor Erastus Corning were among the distinguished members; and

WHEREAS, The Fort Orange Stamp Club is dedicated to promoting the
preservation and appreciation of historic United States postage stamps;
and

WHEREAS, The stamps preserved and promoted by the Fort Orange Stamp
Club are works of art that depict our Nation's great people, events,
places, and culture; and

WHEREAS, One of the first "penny postman" in America was Albany's
own William B. Winne, a historic figure of the early American postal
system who is honored by the Fort Orange Stamp Club; and

WHEREAS, In 1936, the Fort Orange Stamp Club became a member in good
standing of the American Philatelic Society, and the club has maintained
its membership to this day; and

WHEREAS, The Fort Orange Stamp Club is dedicated to advancing
philately and postal history in the Capital District, New York State,
and the Nation; this noble cause is accomplished through the hard work,
dedication, and passion of its members over the past 100 years; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when such
notable and accomplished organizations are brought to our attention,
they should be celebrated by all the citizens of New York State; now,
therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Fort Orange Stamp Club; and be
it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the president of the Fort Orange Stamp Club.