J 969: Commemorating the 140th Anniversary of the Utica Elks Lodge No. 33

 Senate Resolution No. 969 BY: Senator GRIFFO COMMEMORATING the 140th Anniversary of the Utica Elks Lodge No. 33 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and commend those organizations whose purpose has been steadfast in providing cultural education, entertainment, and philanthropy in our great State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 140th Anniversary of the Utica Elks Lodge No. 33 of Utica, New York to be celebrated on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at the Utica Elks Lodge; and WHEREAS, The origination of the Elks Lodge organization is a New York invention with the first lodge opening in New York City; this organization popularized and helped invent Flag Day; and WHEREAS, The Utica Elks Lodge was one of the earliest Elks Lodges in America; and WHEREAS, The volunteers of the Utica Elks Lodge, in their service to their community, have offered their time, funds, and comfort to help and support their community; and WHEREAS, For the past 140 years, the men and women of the Utica Elks Lodge have served their community by offering help where it was needed, be it for food for the community, children's support, aid to the elderly or promoting liberty, justice and democracy; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body joins in celebrating the rich legacy of the Utica Elks Lodge No. 33 during this special milestone year; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the 140th Anniversary of the Utica Elks Lodge No. 33; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Utica Elks Lodge No. 33.