2023-J1001
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(R, C) 49th Senate District
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2023-J1001
Senate Resolution No. 1001
BY: Senator WALCZYK
COMMEMORATING the 125th Anniversary of United
Helpers in Ogdensburg, New York
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize
institutions which faithfully serve the needs of the community and its
citizens with diligence and compassionate commitment to improving the
quality and dignity of life in the community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commemorate the 125th Anniversary of United Helpers of Ogdensburg, New
York; and
WHEREAS, United Helpers was established in 1898, when 10 women
pledged $100 each to fund and establish a Home for the Homeless,
providing care for orphaned children and destitute women; and
WHEREAS, Twelve women from the local church applied for a charter,
developed a constitution, and bylaws, creating the Society of the United
Helpers in April of 1898; and
WHEREAS, On May 4, 1898, the first child was placed at the Society's
home located at 22 Congress Street in Ogdensburg; and
WHEREAS, In 1900, the Society of United Helpers expanded to a
2.5-acre lot, and today, consists of two rehabilitation and senior care
centers, as well as offering behavioral health and life skills, and
independent senior living services; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception, United Helpers has remained true to
its mission of serving the community and helping those in need by
providing post-acute health and human services to over 1,000 people a
day; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 125th Anniversary of United Helpers in Ogdensburg, New
York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to United Helpers of Ogdensburg, New York.
actions
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10 / May / 2023
- REFERRED TO FINANCE
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16 / May / 2023
- REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
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16 / May / 2023
- ADOPTED
Resolution Details
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- Resolutions, Legislative
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