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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNYS Legislative Resolution State of New York Leg'�Slaflvees© uflon__ Senate No. 756 a Assembly No. 589 BY: Senator LaValle BY: M. of A. Sawicki ✓ � b a COMMEMORATING the 350th Anniversary of the founding of the Town of Southold WHEREAS, During the long and proud history of the Empire State, there have emerged among the many distinguished towns of the State of New York, certain among them warranting special recognition on the grounds of their antiquity and unique character- istics; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Assembled Body to honor and commemorate the 350th Anniversary of a community of particular distinction and exceptional age, namely, that of the Town of Southold, New York; and WHEREAS, Southold's official flag rightly proclaims it to be the oldest English speak- ing town in New York State, founded by Puritans from the New Haven Colony and described by the Reverend Nathaniel Prime in his 1845 history of Long Island without equivocation as the "first town settled on Long Island", and even before 1640, Southold's title to all the land called Yennecott from what is now known as Orient Point to what is now called Wading River was purchased by New Haven's magistrates from the Corchaug Indi- ans; and WHEREAS, The First Church, "organized anew" by Reverend John Youngs in 1640, was also the center of town government for those brave women and men who shared both dangers and responsibilities while establishing a new culture on the beautiful and fertile North Fork of Long Island; and WHEREAS, Over tib, the new settlement now called Southold in honor of John Youngs' home in Southold, England, grew and prospered and, as a result of coercion, hardship and years of occupation by British troops and their Hessian mercenaries, the mind and will of the people of Southold became American rather than English, and, after the Revolutionary War, Southolders were an important and integral part of New York State and of the United States of America; and 1 i WHEREAS, Change came gradually to Southold, first in the form of the railroad, and then of continued improved transportation and communication, and, together with these, waves of immigrants, each group contributing positively to the growth, character, and prosperity of the Town of Southold; and WHEREAS, Despite the sorrows and rigors of the War of 1812, the Civil War, of World War I and 11, of the Korean conflict and the Vietnam War, and despite the many changes that have taken place, Southolders have maintained great pride in their town and have stri- ven in their civic judgment to preserve its fertile soil, pure air, sparkling waters and golden sands; and WHEREAS, The 350 year history of the Town of Southold clearly mirrors those attri- butes of character and fortitude which define the essence of an American community and contribute to that necessary sense of unity which distinguishes a free and viable society; and WHEREAS, Today, with a new century dawning, as the Town of Southold readies itself for the challenges of the future, it can look for guidance to its rich historical heritage and in the variegated and valiant actions of its forbears; now, therefore, be it - 2 - RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to most joyously commemorate the 350th Anniversary of the founding of the Town of Southold, New York, fully confident that such procedure mirrors our shared commitment-to preserve and-to enhance that freedom which is our American heritage; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Scott L. Harris, Supervisor of the Town of Southold, New York. ADOPTED IN SENATE ON By order of the Senate, March 13, 1990 DD i v4 Stephen F. Sloan, Secretary ADOPTED IN ASSEMBLY ON By order of the Assembly, March 19, 1990 Francine M. Misasi, Clerk 4, Y t '