LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Otsego
Sailing Club on July 2, 2011

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize those
special groups within the Empire State that provide recreational oppor-
tunities for residents and which have become an important part of the
history of our State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 50th Anniversary of the Otsego Sailing Club, to be celebrated
on Saturday, July 2, 2011; and
WHEREAS, This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Otsego Sailing
Club, located in Central New York State on the western shore of Otsego
Lake, two miles north of the village of Cooperstown; and
WHEREAS, The Otsego Sailing Club is a non-profit organization of sail-
boat owners who have mutual interests in sailing and sailboat racing; it
was founded to encourage recreation and competitive sailing, to promote
safety in sailing and all associated activities, and to promote good
sportsmanship; and
WHEREAS, The Otsego Sailing Club was originally organized in the
summer of 1961, by five families who sailed together on Otsego Lake;
that fall they organized the Otsego Sailing Club; by-laws were written
and race and social programs organized; and
WHEREAS, The founding members of the Otsego Sailing Club are: Natalie
and Fran Combar; Barbara and Jack Huntington; Lisel and Bus Romeling;
Flo and Art Schnell; and Lorena and Henry Troeger; and
WHEREAS, The support that the Otsego Sailing Club received from Harry
Cook was one of the key factors that assured its future; for several
years he permitted the club to rent part of his land; he then sold to
the club the property it now owns; and
WHEREAS, The Otsego Sailing Club has prospered over the years due to
the good will and cooperative spirit of its members; and
WHEREAS, The rich history of the Otsego Sailing Club has formed it
into the prominent organization it is today; 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
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Otsego Sailing Club on July 2,
2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Otsego Sailing Club.