Honor Pilot Club Anniversary

Senate Resolution No. 2250 BY: Senator BOYLE COMMENDING the Pilot Club of Babylon upon the occasion of celebrating its 30th Anniversary 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 are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organizations and individuals that are devoted 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 the Pilot Club of Babylon upon the occasion of celebrating its 30th Anniversary on Monday, June 5, 2017, at the Southward Ho Country Club in Bay Shore, New York; and WHEREAS, The Pilot Club of Babylon is a part of Pilot International Club, a community service club which influences positive change; over the years, this distinguished organization has helped numerous people throughout the world by encouraging brain safety and health, preparing youth for service and supporting those who care for others; and WHEREAS, Dedicated to the community, the Pilot Club is committed to bettering the Town of Babylon through charitable works such as donating their time and energies to bettering the area of Babylon; some of these charitable works include donating medical equipment to both Southside Hospital and Good Samaritan Hospital; and WHEREAS, In addition, the Pilot Club of Babylon's Start School Right Program organizes and donates backpacks complete with school supplies and a new outfit for approximately 50 less-fortunate students; their Brain Minders Program educates preschoolers and kindergarten children about playground safety, bicycle and skateboard safety; and WHEREAS, During the holidays, the Pilot Club of Babylon delivers baskets of food to local seniors; the club also hosts an annual senior tea for Babylon residents; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, the Pilot Club of Babylon contributes to therapy programs for battered women and children, and gives colorful pillowcases and pillows to children in the pediatric ward at Good Samaritan to raise spirits; 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 the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend the Pilot Club of Babylon upon the occasion of celebrating its 30th Anniversary; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Pilot Club of Babylon.