LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Clarence Clubhouse Restoration
Committee upon the occasion of their designation as recipient of the
2011 Organization of the Year Award from the Clarence Chamber of
Commerce

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend the Clarence
Clubhouse Restoration Committee upon the occasion of their designation
as recipient of the 2011 Organization of the Year Award from the
Clarence Chamber of Commerce, to be celebrated at its Annual Awards
Dinner on Thursday, February 24, 2011; and
WHEREAS, The Clarence Clubhouse Restoration Committee (CCRC) was
established by Clarence Town Supervisor Kathleen Hallock in 2004; after
an open house with Doors Open Niagara, in 2003, she realized that many
organizations like Clarence Contemporary Club and Clarence Log Cabin
Quilters were quietly making improvements at the clubhouse; this
enthused her to write a Supervisor Column in the CLARENCE BEE in Novem-
ber of 2003; and
WHEREAS, Shortly afterwards, Kathleen Hallock invited representatives
from various organizations that use the clubhouse to meet and discuss
plans for its renovation, rejuvenation and restoring; and
WHEREAS, Since the Committee's inception, many improvements have been
accomplished with the help of many local organizations, citizens, and
help from area businesses; in addition, various upgrades have been
provided by the town and the parks department; and
WHEREAS, Other major aesthetic improvement projects have been the
reupholstering and refinishing of the original furniture, and adding
carpeting, painting as well as new curtains; the creation and frame
installation of the Bicentennial Quilt was a major addition to the main
room by the Clarence Log Cabin Quilters; and
WHEREAS, Since the purchase of the building and grounds in 1957 by the
Town of Clarence, from the Automobile Club of Buffalo, the Clarence Town
Park Clubhouse has served as an important town landmark that functions
as a symbol of its great heritage and serves as a central meeting place
for many community activities; in 2011, the Town of Clarence will cele-
brate this special landmark by hosting a Centennial Celebration in
conjunction with Day in the Park on July 2; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, 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 in its deliberations to
commend the Clarence Clubhouse Restoration Committee upon the occasion
of their designation as recipient of the 2011 Organization of the Year
Award from the Clarence Chamber of Commerce; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Clarence Clubhouse Restoration Committee.