Senate Resolution No. 182 BY: Senator GRIFFO COMMEMORATING the 90th anniversary of Clinton Garden Club in 2024 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that the quality and character of life in this great Empire State is greatly enriched by the faithful and diligent work of those organizations which serve to meet the needs of the community and its citizenry; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 90th anniversary of Clinton Garden Club in 2024; and WHEREAS, Residing in Clinton, New York, Clinton Garden Club was founded in 1934 and has been an active participant in community affairs for the past almost century; the Club is federated with the National Garden Clubs, Inc. and also belongs to District Five of the New York State Garden Clubs and the Friends of Root Glen; and WHEREAS, Early projects of Clinton Garden Club were plantings at the Kirkland Town Library and the village green; for 85 years, the Club has tended the shrubs and flowers, while placing colorful planters to decorate and beautify the village sidewalks; and WHEREAS, Devoted to their community, Clinton Garden Club has staged numerous events at flower shows, garden tours, bus trips, and lectures; now, the Club is working on projects including Garden Therapy at the Lutheran Home, provision of a DEC student scholarship, and environmental scholarship at Clinton High School and more; and WHEREAS, Held annually, Clinton Garden Club has a "Plants Plus" sale that features perennials dug from members' gardens, annuals, planted baskets, decorative items, and baked goods; and WHEREAS, The success of Clinton Garden Club is in direct correlation to the efforts of its leadership and 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 on behalf of the institution and the community it serves; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those organizations which unselfishly devote their energy, talent and thoughtful care on behalf of improving the quality and dignity of life in the community, are worthy and due full praise and recognition for their noble and dedicated efforts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the 90th anniversary of Clinton Garden Club in 2024; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Clinton Garden Club.