Bill Text: NY K00755 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commemorating the 200th Anniversary of Frederick Law Olmsted's Birthday on Tuesday, April 26th, 2022

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-2)

Status: (Passed) 2022-04-26 - adopted [K00755 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-K00755-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 755

BY: M. of A. Peoples-Stokes

          commemorating the 200th Anniversary of Frederick
        Law Olmsted's Birthday on Tuesday, April 26, 2022

  WHEREAS,  From time to time we take note of certain individuals whom
we wish to recognize for their  valued  contributions  and  to  publicly
acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among
us all; and

  WHEREAS,  This  Legislative  Body is justly proud to commemorate the
200th Anniversary of Frederick Law Olmsted's Birthday on Tuesday,  April
26, 2022; and

  WHEREAS,  Frederick  Law  Olmsted  was an author, journalist, public
official, city planner, and creative genius who  truly  transformed  the
American  landscape;  he  will  long  be  remembered  as the founder and
premier landscape  architect  in  the  United  States  during  the  19th
Century; and

  WHEREAS,  Frederick  Law Olmsted's philosophy and designs influenced
the development of beautiful and functional landscapes, including  parks
and   parkways,   college   campuses,   planned   communities,  estates,
cemeteries, recreation areas, and specialized landscapes  for  arboreta;
and

  WHEREAS,  This  trailblazer  truly believed landscape designs should
promote community, advance democracy, provide recreational opportunities
in  urban  environments,  nurture  and  invigorate  public  health,  and
encourage the development of livable communities; and

  WHEREAS,  In  1865,  Frederick  Law  Olmsted  was  one  of the first
individuals to promote the  idea  of  national  parks  in  his  Yosemite
Report; and

  WHEREAS,  Frederick  Law  Olmsted  inspired the development of large
parks and park systems for public benefit in many  urban  areas;  today,
his  landscape designs continue to contribute to the quality of life and
play a vital role in the  enrichment  of  the  City  of  Buffalo's  park
system, as well as hundreds of communities across the United States; and

  WHEREAS,  Through  Frederick  Law  Olmsted's  vision, dedication and
tireless efforts, his associates, sons, and  successor  firms  continued
his  work  philosophy  and designs well into the 20th Century, leaving a
tremendous legacy of historic landscapes which continue to  benefit  the
citizens of this great Nation and visitors from all over the world; and

  WHEREAS,  The  Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy will be celebrating
the legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted during the week of April  22,  2022,
in conjunction with the observance of National Olmsted 200; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the  maintenance  of  high  standards  in  their

profession,  certainly  have  earned the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 200th Anniversary of Frederick Law Olmsted's Birthday on
April 26, 2022; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to The Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy.