2023-J1488

Commending Sue Waterman for her 60 years of dedication and participation with the Camden Continentals Fife & Drum Corps

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2023-J1488


Senate Resolution No. 1488

BY: Senator GRIFFO

COMMENDING Sue Waterman for her 60 years of
dedication and participation with the Camden
Continentals Fife & Drum Corps

WHEREAS, It is the sense of the citizens of the State of New York to
recognize and pay tribute to those institutions and individuals within
our midst that diligently strive to uphold and promote excellence, while
providing meaningful services to their members and the community
at-large; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend Sue Waterman for her 60 years of dedication and participation
with the Camden Continentals Fife & Drum Corps; and

WHEREAS, Before it's establishment in Camden, New York in 1945, the
Camden Continentals Fife & Drum Corps was created in the mid-1800s
within the Town of Taberg, New York under the direction of Alanson
White; and

WHEREAS, Originally formed to play at political rallies and
patriotic celebrations, the Camden Continentals Fife & Drum Corps
adheres to the mission statement to entertain the people of Central New
York, while promoting patriotism and a general sense of esprit de corps
within the community; the Corps now appears in around 15 events per year
at parades and musters; and

WHEREAS, Sue Waterman joined the Camden Continentals Fife & Drum
Corps in 1963 as a fifer, becoming the first female fifer in the Corps
history; and

WHEREAS, Dedicated to the mission of the oldest fife and drum corps
in New York State, Sue Waterman is a very active member and participates
in all fundraising activities for the Camden Continentals Fife & Drum
Corps; and

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when
individuals and organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments to
preserve American Heritage 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
commend Sue Waterman for her 60 years of dedication and participation
with the Camden Continentals Fife & Drum Corps; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Sue Waterman.

actions

  • 04 / Jan / 2024
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 09 / Jan / 2024
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 09 / Jan / 2024
    • ADOPTED

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