Honor Senior Center Anniversary

Senate Resolution No. 22 BY: Senator GRIFFO COMMEMORATING the 30th Anniversary of the New Hartford Senior Center on October 14, 2016 WHEREAS, Senior citizens bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the increasingly active roles they play in today's society; their past contributions and future participation are a vital part of, and valuable asset to, the fabric of community life and activity; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend the efforts of those organizations which provide essential care and supportive services for elderly and disabled people, and serve to enhance the quality of life for our loved ones; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the New Hartford Senior Center; this momentous occasion was celebrated on Friday, October 14, 2016; and WHEREAS, Located on Sherman Street in New Hartford, New York, the New Hartford Senior Center, offers a range of services and activities some of which include, its senior wellness program, AARP defensive driving classes, computer instruction classes, yoga and chair yoga programs, and information for senior bus trips; and WHEREAS, In addition, the Center coordinates a bridge players group, pinochle players group, water color group, and a knitting and crochet group; billiard tables are also available; and WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of its Director, Eileen Spellman, this vital organization truly enhances the overall quality of life among the senior population and is an asset within the community it so ably serves; and WHEREAS, This significant milestone is an excellent opportunity to recognize the special contributions of the New Hartford Senior Center and the dedicated individuals who strive to better the quality of life for senior citizens in the community; and WHEREAS, Individuals and organizations devoted to improving the quality of life for others, enabling them to build lives of dignity and self-worth are deserving of the highest praise and recognition; and WHEREAS, The success of the New Hartford Senior Center is in direct correlation to the efforts of its staff, whose involvement is, and always has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in all endeavors on behalf of the organization and the community it serves; and WHEREAS, It is the custom 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 commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the New Hartford Senior Center on