Honor Sidney Elks Lodge

2017 Business of the Years Award by the Sidney Chamber of Commerce 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 greatly enriched by the compassionate commitment of those dedicated 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 Sidney Elks Lodge No. 2175 upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the 2017 Business of the Years Award by the Sidney Chamber of Commerce, to be celebrated at its annual dinner on Friday,

June 2, 2017, at the Sidney Elks Club in Sidney, New York; and WHEREAS, Since its inception, the Sidney Elks Lodge No. 2175 has been serving its community and surrounding areas; with the help of four part-time employees and endless volunteers, they have spent countless hours giving back and supporting the town of Sidney; and WHEREAS, Dedicated to local youth, the Sidney Elks Lodge No. 2175's efforts include the Annual Kids Easter Egg Hunt, Halloween Party, bike donation for the youth triathlon, Elks National Foundation Scholarship, Donation to the Eagle Scout projects, annual donation to the Tri-Town Youth Club, Coats for Kids and donation of the field for the Sidney Youth Soccer practices and games; and WHEREAS, In addition, Sidney Elks Lodge No. 2175 has been involved with numerous services to veterans, including its Annual Christmas gift drive for the Oxford Veterans Home, donations to the Veteran's Memorial Park and volunteering the use of facilities for the dedication ceremony and the Veteran's Dinner held for all local veterans; and WHEREAS, A great community is only as great as those persons and organizations that provide exemplary service, whether through participation in voluntary programs, through unique personal achievement in their profession or other endeavors, or simply through a lifetime of good citizenship; 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 Sidney Elks Lodge No. 2175 upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the 2017 Business of the Years Award by the Sidney Chamber of Commerce; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Sidney Elks Lodge No. 2175.