Honor Club and First Responders

Senate Resolution No. 2686 BY: Senator TEDISCO COMMEMORATING the 70th Anniversary of the Sportsmen's Club of Clifton Park, in conjunction with First Responder Appreciation Day for Saratoga County WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that the quality and character of life of the citizens of New York State are greatly enriched by the availability of exceptional recreational organizations which have become an important part of the history of our State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Sportsmen's Club of Clifton Park, in conjunction with First Responder Appreciation Day; and WHEREAS, This auspicious event will be celebrated on Sunday,

September 17, 2017, at the Sportsmen's Club of Clifton Park during the Town of Clifton Park's Farmfest weekend; residents and visitors will have the opportunity to honor their first responders and military personnel, and view displays featuring Saratoga County Veteran's Service Agency, the New York State Police, the Sheriff's Department, military personnel, and local fire departments; and WHEREAS, The men and women who serve as law enforcement officers, firefighters and emergency medical services personnel, our first responders, are worthy of recognition for their courage, heroism and concern for the welfare of the communities they serve regardless of peril or injury to themselves; and WHEREAS, Founded in 1947, the Sportsmen's Club of Clifton Park is a non-profit organization located on 62 acres of woodlands and fields in Clifton Park, New York; for 70 years, the Club has been serving its area sportsmen; and WHEREAS, The Sportsmen's Club of Clifton Park features many activities for its members including archer 3D shoots, Archery Day Out, archery leagues, Bullseye, CMP shoot, steel shoots, trap shoots, and Well-Armed Woman; and WHEREAS, In addition, shooting enthusiasts can test their skills and practice their shot on several ranges such as archery, multi-purpose, pistol, plinking, rifle-200, and trap; and WHEREAS, In recognition of the Sportsmen's Club of Clifton Park's rich history and enduring contribution to the State of New York, this Legislative Body is proud to pay tribute to this spirited sportsmen's club upon the occasion of its 70th Anniversary; 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 70th Anniversary of the Sportsmen's Club of Clifton Park, in conjunction with First Responder Appreciation Day; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Sportsmen's Club of Clifton Park.