Bill Text: NY K00275 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commemorating the 202nd Anniversary of the Town of LaGrange on February 9, 2023

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-04-17 - adopted [K00275 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-K00275-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 275

BY: M. of A. Beephan

        COMMEMORATING the 202nd Anniversary of the Town of
        LaGrange on February 9, 2023

  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 202nd Anniversary of the Town of LaGrange on February 9,
2023; and

  WHEREAS,  The Town of LaGrange, originally named Freedom when it was
established, has a population of just over 15,000 residents; and

  WHEREAS, The notorious Taconic State Parkway cuts right through  the
center of LaGrange as travelers pass through the quaint town; and

  WHEREAS,  An  active  community,  LaGrange is home to Arlington High
School and LaGrange Middle School; the town also holds James Baird State
Park and Freedom Park; and

  WHEREAS, Of historic origin, and remaining fruitful over the ebb and
flow of decades of growth and change, the Town of LaGrange continues  to
provide the quintessential quality of life for its residents; and

  WHEREAS, The residents of the Town of LaGrange have a bright outlook
for  the  future  of their community, which remains a beautiful place in
which to live and raise a family; and

  WHEREAS, In recognition of the Town of LaGrange's rich  history  and
enduring contribution to the State of New York, this Legislative Body is
proud  to  pay  tribute  to  this spirited town upon the occasion of its
202nd Anniversary; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
commemorate the 202nd Anniversary of the Town of LaGrange on February 9,
2023,  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 the Town of LaGrange.