Bill Text: NY J01346 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Old Town of Eaton Museum
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-06-06 - ADOPTED [J01346 Detail]
Download: New_York-2023-J01346-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 1346 BY: Senator GRIFFO COMMEMORATING the 25th Anniversary of the Old Town of Eaton Museum WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that the quality of life of the citizens of the State of New York is greatly enriched by its exceptional cultural, educational and recreational institutions; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Old Town of Eaton Museum; and WHEREAS, In 1995, the Old Town of Eaton Museum was established in the Wood House on Brooklyn Street, and three years later, it was moved to the ancient stone building on River Road, one of the few early rubble buildings built just after the 1790s; and WHEREAS, The stone building was used as an early tannery before it became the home of the town's shoemakers, the Sprague family who served their community for numerous years; and WHEREAS, Today, the Old Town of Eaton Museum features a special display for William Sprague, a second-generation shoemaker who lived in the house; and WHEREAS, The success of the Old Town of Eaton Museum is in direct correlation to the efforts of its dedicated staff and board, whose involvement is, and always has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in all endeavors on behalf of the organization and the community it serves; and WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when institutions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be recognized and applauded by all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Old Town of Eaton Museum; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Old Town of Eaton Museum.