LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 125th Anniversary of the Rescue
Mission of Utica on September 17, 2015

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 organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 125th Anniversary of the Rescue Mission of Utica, to be cele-
brated with a Banquet on Thursday, September 17, 2015, at Daniele's
Banquet Specialist, New Hartford, New York; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1890, the Rescue Mission of Utica is a faith-
based, nonprofit, multiple-service, charitable organization serving
Utica and the Mohawk Valley; open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, the
ministry endeavors to assess and meet the physical, emotional and spir-
itual needs of all people coming for assistance; and
WHEREAS, The Rescue Mission of Utica serves individuals overcoming
homelessness, abuse, addictions, and disabilities; its programs provide
safe lodging, food, clothing, case management, counseling, advocacy,
education, referrals, spiritual and other supportive services; and
WHEREAS, In addition, this vital organization offers such services as
the Skills for Success Job Training Program, Community Meal Program,
Addiction Crisis Center, Homeless Men's Emergency Shelter, Parker House
Residential Aftercare Program, Transitional Housing (SRO), Enriched
Living Center, Representative Payee Program, Morris Learning Center,
Free Community Clothing Room and 21-Meal Food Box Program; and
WHEREAS, Under the luminous direction of its Executive Director Jim
Haid, the Rescue Mission of Utica served 136,019 hot meals to those in
need in 2014, including 1,628 of these meals delivered to shut-ins on
Thanksgiving and Christmas Day; and
WHEREAS, Over its distinguished 125 year history, the Rescue Mission
of Utica has demonstrated continuous service to the residents and commu-
nities which it serves; and
WHEREAS, The success of the Rescue Mission of Utica is in direct
correlation to the efforts of its dedicated staff and volunteers, 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 commu-
nity it serves; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents an opportunity for this
Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to the Rescue Mission of
Utica; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, 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 125th Anniversary of the Rescue Mission of Utica on
September 17, 2015; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jim Haid, Executive Director, the Rescue Mission of Utica.