Senate Resolution No. 2600

BY: Senator O'MARA

COMMEMORATING the 75th Anniversary of the Finger
Lakes SPCA

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 75th Anniversary of the Finger Lakes SPCA, to be
celebrated at their Spring Dinner on Friday, June 7, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Formerly known as the Bath Humane Society, the Finger Lakes
SPCA was incorporated on May 16, 1949, conjoining the existing Humane
Societies in the cities of Hornell and Corning; the Bath Humane Society
was renamed to Finger Lakes SPCA in 2000; and

WHEREAS, Diligently serving the communities of Steuben County, the
Finger Lakes SPCA purchased the former Rumsey's River's Edge Farm and
re-opened at their new location in 2017; and

WHEREAS, The mission of the Finger Lakes SPCA is to provide
temporary shelter to abandoned or abused companion animals and ready
them for adoption into new forever homes; averaging 175 to 200 animals
in their care, the Finger Lakes SPCA found forever homes for 39 dogs and
207 cats in 2023; and

WHEREAS, Over its distinguished 75-year history, Finger Lakes SPCA
has served the Greater Finger Lakes area and has demonstrated continuous
service to the residents and communities which it serves; and

WHEREAS, The success of the Finger Lakes SPCA 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 75th Anniversary of the Finger Lakes SPCA; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Finger Lakes SPCA.