Bill Text: NY J03013 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the Town of Ellicottville, New York

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-03-10 - ADOPTED [J03013 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J03013-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 3013

BY: Senator BORRELLO

        COMMEMORATING the 200th Anniversary of the Town of
        Ellicottville, New York

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  intent  of this Legislative Body to honor and
commemorate  the  distinguished  histories  of  the  communities   which
comprise the noble body of this great Empire State; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
commemorate  the  200th  Anniversary  of  the Town of Ellicottville, New
York; and

  WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion will be celebrated with  a  myriad
of  events  throughout  the  year,  beginning  with a Winter Carnival in
March, followed by a Birthday Party in April, and Old Home Week in July;
and

  WHEREAS, The Winter Carnival which will be held  from  March  14-15,
2020, will feature the annual Mardi Gras Parade, featuring floats with a
historical  theme;  a  reception  at the Main Lodge, where residents can
view Heritage Town Photos and Ski Heritage Photos, a presentation of the
town's history by Mary Elizabeth Dunbar; a talk by local author and avid
skier Edna Northrup; and a costume parade which will take place  on  the
slopes of Holiday Valley; and

  WHEREAS,  During  the Bicentennial Birthday Party on April 13, 2020,
Pioneer Certificates will  be  presented  to  residents  at  St.  Paul's
Lutheran  Church and the town's founder, Joseph Ellicott, principal land
agent of the Holland Land Company, will make a surprise appearance; and

  WHEREAS, Finally, the Old Home Weekend from July 17-19,  2020,  will
coincide  with Ellicottville Central School's Annual Alumni Weekend, and
will highlight a street dance, a Stroll the Streets Event, and a parade;
and

  WHEREAS, Located in north-central part of  Cattaraugus  County,  the
Town  of  Ellicottville  was formed in 1820; today, it is famous for its
ski resorts, Holiday Valley and HoliMont; and

  WHEREAS, Remaining fruitful over the ebb  and  flow  of  decades  of
growth and change, the Town of Ellicottville continues its commitment to
enhancing  the  quality  of  life  of  its citizens, ensuring a positive
business, institutional  and  educational  climate,  and  providing  all
essential services; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 200th Anniversary of  the  Town  of  Ellicottville,  New
York,  recognizing  the significance of the role it continues to play in
the life of the community of the State of New York; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Matthew McAndrew, Supervisor, Town of Ellicottville.