 
Senate Resolution No. 1495
 
BY: Senator GRIFFO
 
        COMMEMORATING  the  75th  Anniversary  of  Clinton
        Arena
 
  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that  the  quality
of  life of the citizens of the State of New York is greatly enriched by
the availability of exceptional recreational facilities; and
 
  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing  traditions,  this  Legislative  Body  is  justly proud to
commemorate the 75th Anniversary of  Clinton  Arena,  to  be  celebrated
throughout its 2023 to 2024 season; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Built in 1948 to 1949, Clinton Arena, also known as Edward
W.  Stanley Recreation Center, is a community staple that has provided a
space for sports and gatherings for the last 75 years; and
 
  WHEREAS, The indoor Arena has undergone several renovations  in  its
duration  and  has  even burned down; after the unfortunate destruction,
Clinton Arena was rebuilt in 1954; and
 
  WHEREAS, Listed on the  National  Register  of  Historic  Places  on
February 17, 2010, this resilient Arena has hosted a myriad of teams and
clubs for practice and competition alike; and
 
  WHEREAS,  From 1954 to 1973, Clinton Arena hosted the Eastern Hockey
League's Clinton Comets and is prominently known as an ice hockey  rink;
today,  the Arena is home to the Clinton High School boys varsity hockey
team,  Clinton  Figure  Skating  Club,  and  the  Clinton  Youth  Hockey
Organization; and
 
  WHEREAS,  With  the  capacity to seat 2,000 people and 300 standing,
Clinton Arena has hosted high profile events such as an  NHL  pre-season
game  between  the Buffalo Sabres and the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2018,
the filming of a portion of the movie Slap Shot, and in 2006  the  first
annual "Hockey town" event between Hamilton and Utica College; and
 
  WHEREAS,  On  April  14,  2018,  the  Clinton  Arena  won  the Kraft
Hockeyville  U.S.  Grand  Prize  and  was  granted  with  generous  rink
upgrades;  the  Arena  continues to undergo improvements and renovations
with support from State and local organizations; and
 
  WHEREAS, Throughout the seasons, Clinton Arena is a destination much
appreciated by the residents of Clinton, New York and visitors who  seek
the  historical, cultural, and recreational resources of the area; it is
a source of pride and community heritage; now, therefore, be it
 
  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Clinton Arena; and be it further
 
  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Clinton Arena.
Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of Clinton Arena

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