 
Assembly Resolution No. 267
 
BY: M. of A. Woerner
 
        COMMEMORATING the 70th Anniversary of the Saratoga
        Senior Center
 
  WHEREAS,  It  is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend  those  institutions  whose  purpose  and  endeavor  have   been
dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in this noble Empire 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 Saratoga Senior Center, located
on West Avenue in Saratoga Springs, New York; and
 
  WHEREAS, Throughout the 1940s, there was a Golden Age Club  movement
across the country with the mantra, "age is no barrier"; and
 
  WHEREAS,  With  that theme in mind, the Saratoga Senior Center began
in 1955 with its first home on Circular Street in Saratoga Springs; and
 
  WHEREAS, Over the course  of  its  seven  decades  of  service,  the
Saratoga  Senior  Center  has  relocated twice, yet its core mission has
remained steadfast-to  empower  seniors  in  achieving  and  maintaining
personal   independence   and   well-being   by  offering  a  structured
environment with the necessary support services for healthy  recreation,
companionship, social engagement, and problem-solving; and
 
  WHEREAS, Since 2023, the Saratoga Senior Center has been situated on
Saratoga's  West  Avenue,  serving  as  an indispensable resource to the
community, providing programs and services to  over  3,700  individuals,
with an average of 200-250 daily visits to the center; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Regardless of its location, the Saratoga Senior Center has
remained  the  heart  of  Saratoga  Springs,  fostering   socialization,
independence,   healthy   living,  and  creating  lasting  memories  for
thousands of individuals; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Whether  through  art  and  fitness  classes,  educational
programs,  support  groups,  excursions,  or  shared meals, the Saratoga
Senior Center serves as a home away from home for older adults; and
 
  WHEREAS, In addition to its recreational and social  offerings,  the
Saratoga  Senior Center also provides vital outreach services, including
advocacy, food assistance,  transportation,  caregiver  support,  social
palliative    services   for   seniors   with   serious   illness,   and
volunteer/senior matching programs, all  of  which  support  seniors  in
aging with dignity and independence; and
 
  WHEREAS,  With  a  proud  and distinguished legacy, the staff of the
Saratoga Senior Center can reflect on  their  enduring  commitment  with
great  pride,  knowing  that their dedication to serving the older adult
citizens of Saratoga County and beyond has profoundly impacted the lives
of many and contributed to the overall welfare of  the  community;  now,
therefore, be it
 
  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 70th  Anniversary  of  the  Saratoga  Senior  Center  in
Saratoga  Springs,  noting  the propriety of its goals, the constancy of
its commitment, and the significance of its accomplishments; and  be  it
further
 
  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the Saratoga Senior Center, Saratoga Springs, New York.
Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Saratoga Senior Center

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