Senate Resolution No. 539 BY: Senator STEC COMMEMORATING the 100th Anniversary of The Kiwanis Club of Glens Falls, New York on March 25, 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 citizens 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 commemorate the 100th Anniversary of The Kiwanis Club of Glens Falls, New York on March 25, 2025; and WHEREAS, The Kiwanis Club of Glens Falls, New York is one of 7,000 clubs worldwide which follows the global mission of "dedication to improving the world one child, one community at a time"; and WHEREAS, Part of the New York District and Mohawk Division, the Glens Falls Kiwanis Club is the largest club in the Mohawk Division (28 divisions) and one of the largest in New York State; its motto is "serving the children of the world"; and WHEREAS, For the past four years, the club was awarded the "Distinguished Club" honor from the New York District, and its president and secretary have received "Distinguished" accolades as well; and WHEREAS, The Kiwanis Club of Glens Falls has 75 devoted members whose purposeful endeavors align with the 367,000 Kiwanis members working worldwide to further the positive impact of this revered organization's mission; and WHEREAS, The Kiwanis Club of Glens Falls' focus is on the human spirit rather than the material values of life; to promote higher social, business and professional standards they stress friendship, enhancing leadership skills, community service, and civic pride; and WHEREAS, In acts to foster the development of local youth, our nation's most valuable resource, The Kiwanis Club of Glens Falls works in 10 area high schools through Kiwanis Key Clubs; its foundation offers over $40,000 in annual scholarships to area seniors and has given over $250,000 in funding since 1989; and WHEREAS, Community service is at the forefront of the operations of The Kiwanis Club of Glens Falls; through its established committees, the organization organizes and executes hands-on service projects and fundraising events to support its local non-profits, with a major fundraising drive planned for March-April of 2025; and WHEREAS, The Kiwanis Club of Glens Falls has positively impacted countless organizations and has hosted a myriad of community events, such as providing books to Head Start kids, hosting a golf tournament in collaboration with the Tri County United Way, supporting Kamp Kiwanis for underserved youth each summer, and numerous more instances of valued giving; and WHEREAS, The success of The Kiwanis Club of Glens Falls is in direct correlation to the efforts of its dedicated 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 commemorate the 100th Anniversary of The Kiwanis Club of Glens Falls, New York on March 25, 2025; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Kiwanis Club of Glens Falls.