Senate Resolution No. 1127

BY: Senator COONEY

COMMEMORATING the 150th Anniversary of Lollypop
Farm, Humane Society of Greater Rochester

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
pay tribute to those organizations and individuals who would faithfully
dedicate themselves to the care and protection of animals; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commemorate the 150th Anniversary of Lollypop Farm, Humane Society of
Greater Rochester; and

WHEREAS, Established in 1873, Lollypop Farm is the largest animal
welfare organization helping pets and people in the Greater Rochester
area; and

WHEREAS, Since its inception, Lollypop Farm has been committed to
creating a just and compassionate world for all animals and has stayed
true to its mission of joining with its community to better the lives of
animals through justice, prevention and life-saving care; and

WHEREAS, With a main campus located in Fairport, New York, and three
other adoption centers throughout the community, this nonprofit
organization provides shelter, care, and adoption for dogs, cats, small
animals, birds, reptiles, horses, and other farm animals; and

WHEREAS, In addition, Lollypop Farm offers educational events and
camps for children grades second through ninth, as well as youth and
teen volunteer programs; and

WHEREAS, Lollypop Farm is also home to the Humane Law Enforcement
Department and is SPCA designated to investigate and enforce animal
cruelty laws in the State of New York; and

WHEREAS, Every year, Lollypop Farm houses and cares for thousands of
animals, from domestic pets to farm animals who are surrendered to them
by residents and law enforcement; and thousands of adults and children
experience a new way to live alongside animal friends in their
community; and

WHEREAS, Over its distinguished 150-year history, Lollypop Farm
serving the Greater Rochester area has demonstrated continuous service
to the residents and communities which it serves; and

WHEREAS, The success of Lollypop Farm, Humane Society of Greater
Rochester is in direct correlation to the efforts of its staff,
volunteers, and donors, 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 organization and the community it serves; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when
organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our

attention, they should be recognized and applauded 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 150th Anniversary of Lollypop Farm, Humane Society of
Greater Rochester; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Lollypop Farm, Humane Society of Greater Rochester.