 
Assembly Resolution No. 99
 
BY: M. of A. Finch
 
        COMMEMORATING  the 100th Anniversary of the Auburn
        Moose Lodge 1419
 
  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body, in  keeping  with
its  traditions,  to  honor and recognize benevolent organizations which
have had a significant impact on the community  by  supporting  children
and families in need, senior citizens and local veterans; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Auburn Moose Lodge 1419; and
 
  WHEREAS, The Auburn Moose Lodge 1419 was established by a charter of
50 men in 1919; and
 
  WHEREAS,  In 2015, the Auburn Moose Lodge 1419 moved from its former
location on Washington Street to its new location at 83 Wall  Street  in
Auburn,  New  York; the members celebrated the new building with an Open
House and invited the public to attend the grand opening which  included
refreshments and live music; and
 
  WHEREAS, The Auburn Moose Lodge 1419 is a Chapter of the Loyal Order
of  Moose,  a  fraternal  and  service  organization founded in 1888, in
Louisville,  Kentucky,  by  Dr.  John  Henry  Wilson;  the  organization
consisted  of  lodges  throughout  the United States, Great Britain, and
Canada; and
 
  WHEREAS, With more than 400,000 members in roughly  1,600  Chapters,
the  Women of the Moose is the female organization of the Loyal Order of
Moose; established in 1913, these women provide social, educational, and
community service opportunities to its members; and
 
  WHEREAS, The Moose Fraternity is dedicated to caring for  young  and
old, bringing communities closer together, and celebrating life; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Among their charitable works, the Loyal Order of the Moose
supports the operation of Mooseheart Child and City  School  outside  of
Chicago, Illinois, for  children and teens in need, as well as a 70-acre
retirement community for their members outside of Jacksonville, Florida;
and
 
  WHEREAS,  The  members of the Loyal Order of the Moose organize many
sports and recreational programs throughout North America,  contributing
approximately  $70  million  in  donations and hours worked on community
service projects; and
 
  WHEREAS, In addition to their good works, the Loyal Order  of  Moose
offers  a  wide  array  of  activities  for  both  individual and family
participation, such as holiday parties,  dances,  sporting  events,  and
live entertainment; and
 
  WHEREAS,  The  members of the Auburn Moose Lodge 1419 have dedicated
countless hours in order to provide the necessary support for people  in
the Auburn area by hosting numerous charitable and civic activities; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Proud to be a family oriented organization, members of the
Auburn  Moose  Lodge  1419  donate  all  the  supplies  needed  for  the
celebrations;  furthermore,  events  such as barbecues and steak dinners
with deejays are held every Saturday night; and
 
  WHEREAS, The success of the Auburn Moose Lodge  1419  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, 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 to commemorate the 100th
Anniversary of the Auburn Moose Lodge 1419, and to commend its  members,
past  and  present,  who  have  labored so conscientiously to secure and
improve the quality of life in the community; and be it further
 
  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to the Auburn Moose Lodge 1419.
Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Auburn Moose Lodge 1419

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