Bill > K00209

This resolution commends Sitrin Health Care Center for hosting its 21st Annual Celebrity Classic Wheelchair Basketball Game, recognizing the organization's longstanding commitment to supporting individuals with physical impairments through adaptive sports. The event, to be held at Utica University Clark Athletic Center, features a fundraising game between the Sitrin STARS wheelchair basketball team and celebrity participants, with proceeds benefiting the Sitrin STARS program, which provides opportunities for physically impaired individuals to participate in adaptive sports like wheelchair basketball, curling, road racing, paddling, and archery. Over the years, the event has raised more than $200,000 to purchase specialized adaptive equipment and support athlete training and travel. The resolution highlights Sitrin Health Care Center's 70-year history of pioneering healthcare programs, its mission to provide compassionate care, and its vision of enabling people of all ages and abilities to achieve their full potential. By passing this resolution, the Legislative Body seeks to celebrate and recognize the organization's noble aims and significant community impact.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K209