LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 350th Anniversary of People and
Nature on The Hempstead Plains

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize those
dedicated organizations and individuals whose accomplishments contribute
to the economic health and prosperity of the communities of the State of
New York and to the quality of life of its people; 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 350th Anniversary of People and Nature on The Hempstead
Plains; and
WHEREAS, To observe this auspicious event, the Hempstead Plains Herit-
age Symposium, presented by Friends of Hempstead Plains at Nassau Commu-
nity College, Franklin Square Historical Society, and Wheatley School
Regional Studies Program, will be held at Nassau Community College in
Garden City, New York, on Friday, October 9, 2009; and
WHEREAS, The aim of this symposium is to highlight and celebrate the
importance of the Hempstead Plains in the life and history of Long
Island and New York; and
WHEREAS, The Hempstead Plains has played an important role in the
history of not only Long Island, but of New York State, and of the
United States of America as a whole; and
WHEREAS, The Hempstead Plains has seen key developments in the history
of American aviation, in agriculture, commerce, housing, and in the
military history of the United States; it is a unique ecosystem known to
be the only natural prairie east of the Allegheny Mountains; and
WHEREAS, The plants, animals and geology of the Hempstead Plains,
along with its human history and geography, are deserving of special
attention and study; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom 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
commemorate the 350th Anniversary of People and Nature on The Hempstead
Plains; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Friends of Hempstead Plains at Nassau Community College,
Franklin Square Historical Society, and the members of the Wheatley
School Regional Studies Program.