LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam
County as it celebrates "65 Years over the Clover" at the Putnam County
4-H Fair from July 24-26, 2009

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
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam County as it celebrates "65
Years over the Clover" at the Putnam County 4-H Fair; and
WHEREAS, Sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam County,
the 38th Annual 4-H Fair will take place July 24-26, 2009, at the Putnam
County Veterans Memorial Park in Kent, New York; and
WHEREAS, Opening ceremonies begin on the fairgrounds at noon on
Friday, July 24, 2009, at Shady Grove Theater, which will be immediately
followed by the Youth Showcase, which features a variety of performances
by multi-talented children and teens from the region; and
WHEREAS, The Putnam County 4-H Fair allows people to get up close and
personal with a variety of beautiful animals; pony rides will be offered
on Friday; rabbits, chickens, pigeons, ducks and geese will be on exhib-
it in the Trainer Building; goats, sheep, cows and pigs can be found at
the Livestock Pavilion; and young people will be showing their animals,
vying for ribbons and trophies in showmanship and best breed, throughout
the weekend; and
WHEREAS, On Saturday, July 25, 2009, Putnam County dogs will strut
their stuff at the Dog Rally, while children can show their dogs and
other small pets at the 4-H Fair Pet Show and a Bunny Fashion Show will
be held in the afternoon; and
WHEREAS, Children can try their luck in the Games Tent as they toss
balls, throw rings, race cars and go-fish in a small pool; the young and
young at heart can get crafty at Creative Corners, where fairgoers can
make unique jewelry, design sand and Frisbee art, decorate a t-shirt or
become a princess or pirate; and
WHEREAS, The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam County Master
Gardeners will be on hand at the Plant Sale Tent with beautiful plants
and trees, as well as answers to gardening questions; throughout the
three-day Putnam County 4-H Fair, antique tractors will be on display
and the Civil War encampment will return with its authentic costumes,
tools and cookware; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, the Putnam County 4-H Fair is well known for
having the best homemade lemonade and chicken barbecue in the region;
the fresh squeezed lemonade is available throughout the fair and the
slow-cooked barbecued chicken will only be served on Saturday; and
WHEREAS, Finally, on Sunday afternoon, Cornell Cooperative Extension
of Putnam County will be celebrating the Power of Youth at the 4-H
Awards Celebration, where youth volunteers will be recognized for their
service at the fair and in the community and those who have taken part
in animal shows will receive their trophies and ribbons; and
WHEREAS, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam County is proud of
its 4-H tradition of providing the residents of Putnam and the surround-
ing areas with this free entertaining and educational event, the 38th
Annual Putnam County 4-H Fair; 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 Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam County as it celebrates
"65 Years over the Clover" at the Putnam County 4-H Fair from July
24-26, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam County.