Honor 4-H Camp Anniversary

2025 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to those organizations of high purpose and worthy accomplishment whose endeavors have faithfully served the welfare of the youth of the State of New York; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend 4-H Camp Bristol Hills upon the occasion of celebrating its 100th Anniversary; and WHEREAS, The belief that the camp experience is essential to every child's growth and education is the reason for the existence of 4-H; the

4-H Camp helps children develop self-esteem, character, courage, responsibility, resourcefulness, and cooperation; and WHEREAS, Quality camp experiences help children develop the healthy emotional and social skills necessary to grow into strong, committed, responsible, considerate, and competent adults; this enables youth to appreciate, respect, and care for the world in which they live; and WHEREAS, In 1925, 4-H Camp Bristol Hills, the second 4-H Camp in New York State, was established on the shores of Canandaigua Lake in Ontario County; and WHEREAS, The purpose of 4-H Camp Bristol Hills is encouraging children to value their uniqueness and to understand and appreciate their part in the larger community; this is implemented through positive child development and a partnership with parents; and WHEREAS, As an organization, 4-H Camp Bristol Hills values the world, the people who live in it, and the contribution each individual can make; the values which are important to the organization are the same as those that 4-H strives to instill in the children who participate in the Camp's activities; and WHEREAS, Camp professionals have joined together to share knowledge and experience and to ensure the quality of camp programs; 4-H Camp Bristol Hills offers a wide variety of programs for daytime and overnight camping options and accepts children from 5-16 years of age, regardless of 4-H membership or county of residence; and WHEREAS, The mission of 4-H Camp Bristol Hills to positively influence young lives should be applauded by the citizens of the community; and WHEREAS, The success of 4-H Camp Bristol Hills 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; and WHEREAS, It is the sense 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 commend 4-H Camp Bristol Hills, upon the occasion of celebrating its 100th Anniversary, and to honor its members, past and present, who have labored so conscientiously to secure and improve the quality of life for the youth of the community; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to 4-H Camp Bristol Hills.