LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the Wawarsing Rod and Gun Club upon the
occasion of its 75th Anniversary

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge organizations of remarkable integrity and character
whose endeavors have enhanced the complexion of the majestic Empire
State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor the
Wawarsing Rod and Gun Club upon the occasion of its 75th Anniversary, to
be celebrated at its Anniversary Dinner on Saturday, June 22, 2013, at
the Elks Club in Napanoch, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Wawarsing Rod and Gun Club is a not for profit corpo-
ration registered by the State of New York, dedicated to the conserva-
tion of our natural resources, protection of our rights under the second
amendment and guardian of our natural resources; the organization
promotes good fellowship, sportsmanship and a meeting place for those of
similar persuasion; and
WHEREAS, The Wawarsing Rod and Gun Club is governed by a leadership
consisting of a president, 1st and 2nd vice presidents, treasurer,
recording secretary, membership secretary, newsletter editor, immediate
past president and a board of six trustees each elected for a two year
term; and
WHEREAS, Also known as the Wawarsing Sportsmen's Club, the Wawarsing
Rod and Gun Club was established in 1938 from the amalgamation of the
Cotton Tail Club, the Southern Ulster Fish and Game Club, and the Ellen-
ville Chapter of the Izaak Walton League; and
WHEREAS, The first official clubhouse was located in a building
located behind the present Barthel Farm Stand between Ellenville and
Napanoch; trap and rifle shoots were held on a regular basis, which
brought in much needed funds to help operate the club; and
WHEREAS, In 1953 the men of the Wawarsing Rod and Gun Club purchased
the former Sutta Bungalow Colony, which contained 65 acres and a number
of buildings; they renovated the casino, sold some land to the Ellen-
ville Pistol Club, brought in their hand operated trap and went into the
sportsmen's business in a big way; and
WHEREAS, While some clubs have come and gone and others are still
struggling, the Wawarsing Rod and Gun Club has survived and flourished;
this is due in large part to their long standing policy of open member-
ship; and
WHEREAS, The Wawarsing Rod and Gun Club takes pride in accepting all
applicants regardless of age, gender, race or color; it has also opened
its membership to those who live outside a twenty-five mile radius; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the year the Wawarsing Rod and Gun Club supports
many club projects such as the annual youth fishing contest open to the
general public, an annual field day, dinners honoring daughters, sons,
and mates, a July 4th float, sighting in day for the general public the
day before deer season and special work days, to name a few; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the Wawarsing Rod and Gun Club upon the occasion of its 75th Anni-
versary, fully confident that it will continue to enjoy the sparkling
success which has so characterized its past; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Wawarsing Rod and Gun Club.