Honor St. Peter’s Anniversary

13, 2017 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that the quality and character of life in the communities across New York State be reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organizations and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its citizenry; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend St. Peter's Children's Shop upon the occasion of celebrating its 30th Anniversary to be feted at an in-store event on Saturday, May 13,

2017, in Liberty, New York; and WHEREAS, Founded on Mother's Day in 1987, St. Peter's Children's Shop was created to assist families who cannot afford to purchase new clothes; and WHEREAS, Staffed by volunteers twice a week, St. Peter's Children's Shop is designed as a boutique to showcase the quality of the clothing ensuring children have something they feel confident wearing; and WHEREAS, With a large assortment of children's clothes, St. Peter's Children's Shop donates to numerous organizations such as CACHE, CRMC, Public Health Nursing, Safe Passage and Birth rite; and WHEREAS, In addition, St. Peter's Children's Shop has shipped clothes abroad during times of catastrophes; and WHEREAS, Under the luminous guidance of Dottie Bottaro, all children in the Liberty community will have access to clean clothing; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, 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 St. Peter's Children's Shop upon the occasion of celebrating its 30th Anniversary on May 13, 2017; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Dottie Bottaro, Manager, St. Peter's Children's Shop.