LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 10th Annual Albany History
Fair, to be celebrated from May 1 through May 4, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend the efforts
of those organizations and individuals who seek to bring recognition to
historical places within the State of New York, and in doing so, help to
ensure that the complete history of our State and Nation is preserved
and shared with present generations of citizens; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 10th Annual Albany History Fair, to be celebrated from May 1
through May 4, 2009; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of the quadricentennial of Henry Hudson's
historic voyage, the Albany History Fair has been expanded to four days
of exhibits, tours, presentations and fun for all ages; and
WHEREAS, "400 years in 4 Days" will kick off on Friday, with a wine
and cheese reception at the Albany Visitors Center, which will be host-
ing an exhibit by artist George Dowse and a spectacular tulip display by
the Albany Seedy Gardeners, as part of First Friday; and
WHEREAS, On Saturday, the Albany History Fair will continue with a
presentation by noted Albany historian and New York State Assemblyman
John J. McEneny, and will carry on Sunday and Monday with special tours
in the City; and
WHEREAS, The Albany History Fair will feature numerous exhibitors
throughout its four days, including, Albany Aqua Ducks, the Albany Coun-
ty Historical Society, the Albany Medical Center School of Nursing Alum-
ni Association, the American Italian Heritage Museum and Cultural
Center, the Dudley Observatory, the Dutch Settlers Society of Albany,
the First Church in Albany, the Mohawk Land Conservancy, the New York
State Capitol Tour Program, Old Songs, Inc., the Schuyler Mansion State
Historical Site and SUNY Press; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for all of the individuals who have been
involved with the Albany History Fair, who worked to bring proper atten-
tion to a place and time which merits recognition in the grand panorama
of the history of our State and Nation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 10th Annual Albany History Fair, to be celebrated from
May 1 through May 4, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Liselle LaFrance, Director of Historic Cherry Hill.