Honor Whitestown Seniors' Anniversary

Senate Resolution No. 1427 BY: Senator GRIFFO COMMEMORATING the 60th Anniversary of the Whitestown Seniors 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 custom of this Legislative Body to honor those illustrious organizations of the State of New York whose purposeful endeavors serve to enhance the quality of life for the cherished senior citizens in their communities; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Whitestown Seniors, to be celebrated with a luncheon on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at Hart's Hill Inn, Whitesboro, New York; and WHEREAS, The Whitestown Seniors was established on May 5, 1959, in the Town of Whitestown; and WHEREAS, The Whitestown Seniors began with only 15 members and due to its excellent care, providing quality programs geared to the needs and interests of senior citizens, the group has grown and today there are over 200 members; and WHEREAS, Since its inception, under the leadership of Helen Kelly, Shirley Platt, Jim Raczynski, and Rose Kurczyk, the members of the Whitestown Seniors have held weekly meetings to provide access to health screening clinics, and defensive driving courses and also planned picnics and parties, bingo and card games, and a variety of trips; and WHEREAS, The members of Whitestown Seniors were instrumental in the development of the Whitestown Senior Citizen Center and have hosted the noon senior's nutrition program at this center for numerous years; 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 recognized and applauded 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 60th Anniversary of the Whitestown Seniors; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Whitestown Seniors.