Bill > K00658

This resolution commemorates the 100th anniversary of Uarda Temple No. 24, a local chapter of the Daughters of the Nile, an international fraternal organization for women affiliated with Freemasonry and Shriners. The resolution recognizes the organization's century-long commitment to charitable work, specifically highlighting their dedicated support of Shriners Children's healthcare network. Founded in 1925 in Utica, NY, this local temple has been instrumental in helping transport children and families from the Mohawk Valley region to medical centers across the northeastern United States. The Daughters of the Nile, with over 15,000 members across multiple countries, has contributed more than $75 million to Shriners Children's since 1924, providing approximately $2 million in annual financial support and thousands of volunteer hours. The resolution celebrates the organization's diverse membership, commitment to service, and ongoing mission of supporting children with complex medical needs, regardless of their families' financial circumstances. By passing this resolution, the legislative body expresses its admiration and appreciation for the organization's extraordinary legacy of compassion and community service.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K658