Bill Text: NY K00540 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending the Charlton Historical Society upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Charlton Founders Day Weekend and Parade on June 4, 2023

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-05-23 - adopted [K00540 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-K00540-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 540

BY: M. of A. Walsh

        COMMENDING  the  Charlton  Historical Society upon
        the occasion of hosting its Annual Charlton Founders
        Day Weekend and Parade on June 4, 2023

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body, in  keeping  with
its  time-honored  traditions,  to  recognize  and  pay tribute to those
organizations that embrace the historical significance and contributions
of their localities which strengthens the fabric of the  communities  of
New York State; and

  WHEREAS,  This  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to commend the
Charlton Historical Society upon the  occasion  of  hosting  its  Annual
Charlton Founders Day Weekend and Parade on Sunday, June 4, 2023; and

  WHEREAS,  This  year  marks  the  53rd  Anniversary  of the Charlton
Founders Day Weekend and Parade; the centerpiece of the weekend  is  the
extraordinary  colorful  Parade  which  serves  as  the  staple  of  the
weekend's various celebrations in  addition  to  enjoying  the  exciting
activities;  food  vendors  offer  their  specialty treats, tempting the
palettes of visitors from the surrounding communities; and

  WHEREAS, The Charlton Historical Society is a community organization
dedicated to promoting, developing,  and  paying  homage  to  the  Town,
always  adding  new  members  and providing a mock tour on their website
along with a guide to historic markers and other  resources  to  educate
the public at large on the rich history of the Town of Charlton; and

  WHEREAS,  In  1792,  the year after Saratoga County was founded, the
New York State Legislature divided "Balls Town" into four parts  forming
three  new  towns:  Galway,  Milton  and, in the southwest corner of the
county Charlton, which was  previously  called  "New  Freehold"  by  its
settlers who were mostly immigrants from Freehold, New Jersey; and

  WHEREAS, Why the name Charlton was chosen, or where it came from, is
not  known,  though  speculation  suggests  it  may  have  been for John
Charlton, a squatter already living in  the  area  when  early  settlers
arrived; today, Charlton is a vibrant, rural community; and

  WHEREAS, Within the town lines of Charlton, one can find the hamlets
of Blue Corners, Charlton Harmony Corners, Holbrook Corners, Komar Park,
Tucker Heights and West Charlton; and

  WHEREAS, The Town of Charlton was home to John W. Taylor, who served
in the United States House of Representatives for 20 years, from 1813 to
1833, and was twice elected as Speaker of the House in 1820 and in 1825;
and

  WHEREAS,  Over  the  years,  the  Charlton  Founders Day Weekend and
Parade  has  grown  tremendously,  with  attendees   enjoying   multiple
festivities   which  includes  a  5K  race,  a  spectacular  display  of
fireworks, a two-day local farmers market, and an artisan's fair; and

  WHEREAS, Staying  true  to  tradition  and  to  honor  the  Town  of
Charlton's  local  businesses,  the  theme  of  this year's Founders Day
Weekend is "Charlton  Historic  Main  Street",  to  celebrate  the  rich
history and historic buildings and storefronts in their community; and

  WHEREAS,  This  year,  Mike  Maloney  has  been selected as the 2023
Charlton Founders Day Parade  Grand  Marshal  for  his  active  role  in
preserving  and  restoring  Charlton's  historic  buildings  and history
within Charlton's business district; and

  WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to recognize  and
commend  cultural  events  which  symbolize  the historical, social, and
cultural development of this great State and embody the  spirit  of  the
principles upon which this Nation was founded; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Charlton Historical Society upon the occasion of hosting its
Annual Charlton Founders Day Weekend and Parade on June 4, 2023; and  be
it further

  RESOLVED,  That  copies  of  this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the Town of Charlton, Charlton  Historical  Society,  and
Grand Marshal Mike Maloney.