Honor Batavia Rotary Club

Senate Resolution No. 342 BY: Senator RANZENHOFER HONORING the Batavia Rotary Club upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the 2018 Special Service Recognition Award by the Genesee County Chamber of Commerce WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the quality and character of life in the communities across New York State are enhanced by the concerned and dedicated efforts of business organizations and individuals that generously contribute 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 honor the Batavia Rotary Club upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the 2018 Special Service Recognition Award by the Genesee County Chamber of Commerce to be celebrated at its 46th Annual Awards Ceremony on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at the Quality Inn & Suites in Batavia, New York; and WHEREAS, The Batavia Rotary Club is receiving this auspicious award for its demonstrated growth and commitment to Genesee County; and WHEREAS, Since its inception 100 years ago, the Rotary Club of Batavia has been an integral part of the local community; founded by local businessmen looking for camaraderie and an opportunity to give back, the Club has made countless meaningful contributions to make Batavia a better place to live and work; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to its community, the Batavia Rotary Club supports the Batavia Concert Band, Genesee County Youth Bureau Community Garden, Genesee Cancer Assistance, Crossroads House, Genesee Symphony Orchestra, Go Art, Picnic in the Park, Genesee/Orleans ARC and United Memorial Medical Center, to name a few; and WHEREAS, This vital organization has also given of its time and energies to local youth organizations, including ice hockey, minor league baseball, Boy Scouts, CASA, YMCA Camp Hough and YWCA Summer Adventure Program; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, the Rotary Scholarship program provides $18,000 each year to deserving high school students from Batavia, Notre Dame and the Genesee Valley Educational Partnership; and WHEREAS, With 75 current members, the Batavia Rotary Club also supports Rotary International in its quest to eradicate polio; and WHEREAS, A true asset to its community, the Batavia Rotary Club hosts numerous annual events, some of which include Rotary Shows, the Girls High School Basketball Tournament, Boys High School Baseball Tournament, Father's Day Fly in Breakfast, Beerfest and Raffle, as well as the Memorial Day Flags and Flowers sale; and WHEREAS, Over its distinguished 100-year history, the Batavia Rotary Club has demonstrated continuous service to the residents and communities which it serves; and WHEREAS, The success of the Batavia Rotary Club is in direct correlation to the efforts of its members, 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, This auspicious occasion presents an opportunity for this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to the Batavia Rotary Club; and WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when individuals and 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 honor the Batavia Rotary Club upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the 2018 Special Service Recognition Award by the Genesee County Chamber of Commerce; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Batavia Rotary Club.