Bill Text: NY J02251 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commemorating Niska-Day 43 in the Town of Niskayuna on May 18, 2024

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-04-16 - ADOPTED [J02251 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J02251-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2251

BY: Senator TEDISCO

        COMMEMORATING   Niska-Day   43   in  the  Town  of
        Niskayuna on May 18, 2024

  WHEREAS It is the sense of this  Legislative  Body  to  recognize  and
commend local governments for organizing events which help promote local
business  and  provide  a  family  friendly  environment to bring people
together; and

  WHEREAS Attendant to  such  concern,  and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing  traditions,  this  Legislative  Body  is  justly proud to
commemorate the 43rd Annual  Niska-Day  in  the  Town  of  Niskayuna  on
Saturday, May 18, 2024; and

  WHEREAS,  Niska-Day  starts  out  with  a  parade  in  Old Niskayuna
followed by a  full-day  of  family  entertainment,  rides,  games,  and
delicious food at Craig School fields, culminating with an evening grand
fireworks display; and

  WHEREAS,  The  proud  sponsors of this great community event include
Market  32  General  Electric,  Ellis  Medicine,   Niskayuna   Community
Foundation, Vaccaro Family Dentistry, Highmark of Northeastern New York,
County  Waste  and  Recycling,  1st  National  Bank  of Scotia, Casella,
Dalmata, Maloy and Burke LLC, Stewart's  Shops,  Metro  Ford,  Niskayuna
Teacher's   Association,  Mario's  Barber  Shop,  Anker's  Auto  Service
Colonial Car  Wash  Dental  Offices  LLP,  Environment  One  Corporation
Ingersoll  Place  Assisted  Living  State  Farm,  The  Becker Agency and
Zalucki and Halstead, LLP ; and

  WHEREAS, When the County  of  Schenectady  was  carved  from  Albany
County  on March 6, 1809, much of Niskayuna's original area was ceded to
other towns; and

  WHEREAS, Niskayuna, with just 681 residents, became one of the  five
towns  and  one  city  that  comprised  the  new  County of Schenectady;
adjustments to its western boundary  made  in  the  early  20th  century
decreased the Town's area to its current 15.1 square miles; and

  WHEREAS,  Adjustments  to  Niskayuna's  western boundary made in the
early 20th century decreased the Town's area to its current 15.1  square
miles; and

  WHEREAS,  In  1962,  Niskayuna  became  a town of the First Class, a
formal state designation, and then in 1975, attained a status  of  still
higher autonomy, that of Suburban Town; and

  WHEREAS,  Today, Niskayuna offers all of the services of a city with
its population of 23,278 according to the 2020 census; and

  WHEREAS, Chairpersons Jay and  Rachel  Rourke  spearhead  an  effort
perfectly  executed  by  members  of  the  Niska-Day  Committee  to make
Niska-Day a successful event enjoyed by town residents as well as  those
from  surrounding  communities in the Capital Region; now, therefore, be
it


  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate Niska-Day 43 in the Town of Niskayuna on May 18,  2024;  and
be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  copies  of  this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the members of the 2024 Niska-Day Committee.