LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the Woodstock Land Conservancy upon the
occasion of its 20th Anniversary

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend those
illustrious organizations within the State of New York whose focus and
intent have made a substantial impact on the quality of life in their
communities; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor the
Woodstock Land Conservancy upon the occasion of its 20th Anniversary;
and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1988 by a dedicated group of local citizens, the
Woodstock Land Conservancy is a non-profit organization committed to the
protection and preservation of the open lands, forests, wetlands, scenic
areas and historic sites in Woodstock and the surrounding eastern Cats-
kills; and
WHEREAS, An ever-growing community of dedicated and generous board
members, volunteers and supporters, who share a passionate love and
respect for the land and the unique place they live, the Woodstock Land
Conservancy works with landowners who want to protect and determine the
future use of their land; and
WHEREAS, By offering alternatives to selling land for development that
both respect private property rights and can provide substantial tax
benefits and financial advantages, the Woodstock Land Conservancy
supports the needs of landowners and local communities while protecting
natural resources; and
WHEREAS, To achieve its goals, the Woodstock Land Conservancy depends
almost entirely on private donations to carry out its work; it also
often collaborates with other conservation groups, businesses, and local
and state agencies; and
WHEREAS, In the last 20 years, the Woodstock Land Conservancy has
helped protect almost 1,000 acres through conservation easements and the
purchase and donation of property in and around Woodstock, from the Zena
Cornfield to the upper reaches of Overlook Mountain; and
WHEREAS, The success enjoyed by the Woodstock Land Conservancy is in
direct correlation to the efforts of the many individuals who have
supported the development of this outstanding organization over the
years; and
WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon all citizens to recognize and applaud
the efforts of organizations such as the Woodstock Land Conservancy
which work tirelessly on behalf of protecting our natural surroundings
for the benefit of present and future generations of New Yorkers; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the Woodstock Land Conservancy upon the occasion of its 20th Anni-
versary, fully confident that it will continue to enjoy the sparkling
success which has so characterized its past; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Woodstock Land Conservancy.