Senate Resolution No. 2633

BY: Senator GRIFFO

COMMEMORATING the 40th Annual Michelle Adey Open
on July 8, 2024, in Rome, New York

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the quality and character of life in the communities across New York
State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those
organizations and individuals that are devoted to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the
40th Annual Michelle Adey Open; this auspicious occasion will be
celebrated on Monday, July 8, 2024, at the Teugega Country Club in Rome,
New York; and

WHEREAS, Michelle Adey, the six-year-old daughter of Mike Adey and
Mary Carmel Wolf of Rome, New York, died of cystic fibrosis in 1982; and

WHEREAS, The parents of the late Michelle Adey wanted to keep alive
the memory of this beautiful little girl and assist other parents of
children with life-threatening illnesses, knowing the financial burden
of long-term hospitalization, travel expenses and other needs; and

WHEREAS, The Michelle M. Adey Memorial Fund was established in 1982
and officially incorporated in 1985; it is the longest running fund of
its kind in the Central New York area, operating from Syracuse to the
lower Mohawk Valley; and

WHEREAS, The Michelle Adey Open is an annual golf tournament held in
the memory of Michelle M. Adey, and is the main fundraiser for the
Michelle M. Adey Memorial Fund; in the last 39 years it has raised
significant funds to assist the families of children with
life-threatening illnesses; and

WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents a unique opportunity for
this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to the 40th Annual
Michelle Adey Open; and

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when
organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments, and which serve to
bring people together for such glorious purposes, are brought to our
attention, they should be 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 40th Annual Michelle Adey Open in Rome, New York; and be
it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the Michelle Adey Open, Rome, New York.