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This resolution commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Sands Point Garden Club, which will be celebrated on August 6, 2025, at the Sensory Garden of the Helen Keller National Center (HKNC) in Sands Point, New York. The resolution recognizes the club's 75-year history of promoting gardening, horticultural practices, civic beauty, and conservation of natural resources. The club has made significant contributions to the local community, including securing the Tree City USA designation for the Village of Sands Point, creating a Sensory Garden at the HKNC, supporting local youth through a scholarship and garden plantings, and implementing educational programs on topics like climate change and invasive species. The resolution highlights the club's dedication and success under the leadership of President Fern Cohen and its members, and officially pauses to commemorate their achievements. The legislative body will transmit a copy of the resolution to the Sands Point Garden Club as a formal recognition of their longstanding service and commitment to the community.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J751