Senate Resolution No. 2633 BY: Senator GRIFFO COMMEMORATING the 40th Annual Michelle Adey Open on July 8, 2024, in Rome, New York WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the quality and character of life in the communities across New York State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organizations and individuals that are devoted to the welfare of the community and its citizenry; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 40th Annual Michelle Adey Open; this auspicious occasion will be celebrated on Monday, July 8, 2024, at the Teugega Country Club in Rome, New York; and WHEREAS, Michelle Adey, the six-year-old daughter of Mike Adey and Mary Carmel Wolf of Rome, New York, died of cystic fibrosis in 1982; and WHEREAS, The parents of the late Michelle Adey wanted to keep alive the memory of this beautiful little girl and assist other parents of children with life-threatening illnesses, knowing the financial burden of long-term hospitalization, travel expenses and other needs; and WHEREAS, The Michelle M. Adey Memorial Fund was established in 1982 and officially incorporated in 1985; it is the longest running fund of its kind in the Central New York area, operating from Syracuse to the lower Mohawk Valley; and WHEREAS, The Michelle Adey Open is an annual golf tournament held in the memory of Michelle M. Adey, and is the main fundraiser for the Michelle M. Adey Memorial Fund; in the last 39 years it has raised significant funds to assist the families of children with life-threatening illnesses; and WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents a unique opportunity for this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to the 40th Annual Michelle Adey Open; and WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments, and which serve to bring people together for such glorious purposes, are brought to our attention, they should be recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the 40th Annual Michelle Adey Open in Rome, New York; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Michelle Adey Open, Rome, New York.