2009-J264

Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the City of Lackawanna, to be celebrated on Friday, May 29, 2009

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2009-J264


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the City
of Lackawanna, to be celebrated on Friday, May 29, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to honor and commem-
orate the proud and distinguished histories of the communities which
comprise the noble body of this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to now
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the City of Lackawanna, in Erie
County, New York; and
WHEREAS, Located just south of the City of Buffalo, the City of Lacka-
wanna was formed when Limestone Hill was officially incorporated in
1909; a melting pot of many nationalities, these residents have molded
the City from their past traditions and cultures into a proud American
community; and
WHEREAS, During World War II, Lackawanna sent more men per capita,
into the armed forces than any other city in the country; many made the
supreme sacrifice dying on foreign soil in defense of this great Nation;
and
WHEREAS, Our Lady of Victory Basilica, a national shrine, is in the
center of Lackawanna's downtown business district; the Buffalo Botanical
Gardens, a Frederick Olmstead Park, is just walking distance from the
Basilica; and
WHEREAS, Today, the City of Lackawanna is proudly celebrating its
Centennial, an anniversary rich with the nostalgia of yesteryear and
equally focused in hopes for the future; and
WHEREAS, Remaining fruitful over the ebb and flow of decades of growth
and change, the City of Lackawanna continues its commitment to enhancing
the quality of life of its citizens; ensuring a positive business,
institutional and educational climate; and providing all essential
services; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the City of Lackawanna, to be cele-
brated on Friday, May 29, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the City of Lackawanna.

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  • 29 / Jan / 2009
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 03 / Feb / 2009
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 03 / Feb / 2009
    • ADOPTED

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