Honor Rotary Club Centennial

Senate Resolution No. 1349 BY: Senator STEC COMMEMORATING the 100th Anniversary of the Rotary Club of Plattsburgh, New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and celebrate significant milestones of organizations that contribute to the well-being of their communities and make a lasting impact on society; 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 Rotary Club of Plattsburgh, New York, to be celebrated on Saturday, March 14, 2026, a momentous occasion for this exemplary organization; and WHEREAS, First chartered on April 1, 1926, with 20 outstanding members of the Plattsburgh community, the Rotary Club of Plattsburgh has lent its members' time, talent, and financial support to a wide variety of local, national and international charitable works and projects, benefitting many North Country citizens and people around the world; and WHEREAS, Since its founding in Chicago more than 120 years ago, Rotary International has grown to be a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, and leaders, in over 46,000 clubs around the world connecting passionate people with a commitment to service with diverse perspectives that exchange ideas, forge lifelong friendships, and, above all, take action to change the world through its motto of "Service Above Self"; and WHEREAS, The Rotary Club of Plattsburgh has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars over the last century and continues to develop local fundraising events which support local community projects such as the renovation of the Strand Theatre, commemoration of the Battle of Plattsburgh activities, construction of the Rotary Centennial Park in Plattsburgh, and the upcoming relocation of the Plattsburgh YMCA to the former Plattsburgh Air Force Base; and WHEREAS, The Rotary Club of Plattsburgh has promoted education by providing continued substantial and meaningful contributions to local high school academic programs and to local colleges, supporting scholarships opportunities for students seeking improve their lives through academic success; and WHEREAS, Continuing to promote global health initiatives, the Rotary Club of Plattsburgh supports programs such as PolioPlus - Rotary's on-going commitment to eradicate polio; it has also financially supported the construction of over 200 latrines for the residents of Nicaragua; and WHEREAS, The Rotary Club of Plattsburgh sponsored, and initially supported, the establishment of other nearby Rotary Clubs including the AuSable Valley Rotary Club and the Rotary Club of Plattsburgh Sunrise; and WHEREAS, Looking toward its future, the Rotary Club of Plattsburgh, which has grown to more than 125 members, will celebrate its 100th Anniversary on Saturday, March 14, 2026; and WHEREAS, For over a century, the Rotary Club of Plattsburgh has remained a steadfast pillar of service, leadership, and fellowship in Northern New York and continues to embody the Rotary motto of "Service Above Self"; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Rotary Club of Plattsburgh, New York, and to commend its members for their remarkable service to their community and the greater good; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Rotary Club of Plattsburgh.