Bill Text: NY K02313 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Assembly Resolution 2313 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Commemorating Landmarks Society of Greater Utica upon the occasion of celebrating the 50th Anniversary of its State Charter on October 25, 2024

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-05-29 - adopted [K02313 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-K02313-Introduced.html


Assembly Resolution No. 2313

BY: M. of A. Buttenschon

        COMMEMORATING  Landmarks  Society of Greater Utica
        upon  the   occasion   of   celebrating   the   50th
        Anniversary of its State Charter on October 25, 2024

  WHEREAS,  It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
pay  tribute  to  those  organizations  of  high  purpose   and   worthy
accomplishment whose endeavors have faithfully served the welfare of the
citizens of the State of New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
commemorate  Landmarks  Society  of  Greater  Utica upon the occasion of
celebrating the 50th Anniversary of its State Charter on Friday, October
25, 2024; and

  WHEREAS, On October 25,  1974,  the  State  of  New  York  chartered
Landmarks   Society   of  Greater  Utica  as  a  non-profit  educational
organization with the purpose of preserving the historic  buildings  and
districts of the Utica community; and

  WHEREAS,  Characteristic  of  every significant architectural style,
spanning from the early 1800s to the present, Utica has been the epitome
of structural diversity, exhibiting the character and aesthetics of  the
homes  and  other  structures  in  its neighborhoods and communities and
contributing to the  economy,  culture,  and  quality  of  life  of  the
residents; and

  WHEREAS,  Landmarks Society of Greater Utica's mission is saving the
past by protecting the future; the all-volunteer  group  represents  all
ages,  professions,  and  walks  of  life,  sharing  the same fervor for
historic  buildings  and  landmarks;  this  association  of  like-minded
individuals  promotes  the  rich  cultural  and architectural history of
Utica by enlightening the public sector; and

  WHEREAS, Annually, Landmarks Society of Greater Utica celebrates the
city's rich history with numerous events, including Springtime  Tea  and
bus tours; the funding for various projects is derived from donations at
these affairs; and

  WHEREAS,  The President of Landmarks Society of Greater Utica, Steve
Grant, a lifelong  resident  of  New  Hartford,  New  York,  joined  the
organization  in  2008;  his  passion  for  local  history and desire to
preserve it spurred him to unite with his fellow members;  a  few  years
later, he was invited to become a Board Member; and

  WHEREAS,  The  volunteers of Landmarks Society of Greater Utica have
enthusiastically  participated  in  various  projects,   including   the
transformation  of  Union  Station  into  a  regional transportation and
municipal center,  the  conservation  and  reinstallation  of  the  Swan
Memorial  Fountain,  the  reopening  of  the  Mohawk  Valley Psychiatric
Center's "Old Main" building as the Records Archive  for  the  New  York
State  Office  of  Mental  Health,  the maintenance of the architectural

integrity of the Rutger-Steuben Historic District, and  the  restoration
of Rutger Park; and

  WHEREAS,  The  success  of  Landmarks Society of Greater Utica is in
direct correlation to the efforts of its members, whose involvement  is,
and  always  has  been,  characterized  by  an impressive commitment, an
unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard  of  excellence  in
all endeavors; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  sense  of  this  Legislative  Body  that when
individuals and organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments 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
commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Landmarks Society of  Greater  Utica
and  to  honor  its  members,  past  and  present,  who  have labored so
conscientiously to secure and  improve  the  quality  of  life  for  the
citizens of the community; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Landmarks Society of Greater Utica.