LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Rotary Club of Plattsburgh upon
the occasion of celebrating its 90th Anniversary

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to organizations of high purpose and worthy accomplishment whose
endeavors have a significant impact on the lives of others and the
communities they serve; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the Rotary Club of Plattsburgh upon the occasion of celebrating its 90th
Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Rotary International was founded in 1905 by Paul Harris and a
group of associates; it came to Plattsburgh in 1926, and today has
34,000 clubs in more than 160 countries and more than 1,200,000 members
worldwide; and
WHEREAS, Rotary International is dedicated to the development of
fellowship and understanding among business and professional leaders,
the promotion of community-betterment endeavors and of high standards in
business and professional practices, and the advancement of interna-
tional understanding, goodwill and peace; and
WHEREAS, The Rotary Club of Plattsburgh was recognized by the Rotary
Club International Board of Directors on March 3, 1926, and was spon-
sored for membership by the Montreal Club; its initial 20 members were
under the able leadership of the club's first president, Corydon S.
Johnson; and
WHEREAS, Today, with 103 active members, the Rotary Club of Platts-
burgh is truly an asset to its community; numerous causes are supported
throughout the year with events such as the Annual Rotary Fishing Tour-
nament, the Roducky Derby, the Bed Race, and Radio Days; and
WHEREAS, The Rotary Club of Plattsburgh remains true to the principles
of Rotary, to the worthy causes it supports, and to service to its
community and its citizens; and
WHEREAS, As the Rotary Club of Plattsburgh proudly celebrates 90 years
of "Service Above Self," it reaffirms its commitment to and support of
Rotary International's programs and fundamental beliefs; and
WHEREAS, On the auspicious occasion of its 90th Anniversary, this
Legislative Body is proud to have the opportunity to applaud the good
works and worthy endeavors of the Rotary Club of Plattsburgh and its
members, and to honor the Club for its unremitting dedication to service
and its distinguished record of accomplishment; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend, the Rotary Club of Plattsburgh upon the occasion of celebrating
its 90th Anniversary, and to pay tribute to its past and present
members; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Rotary Club of Plattsburgh, New York.