LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 200th Anniversary of Caldwell
Presbyterian Church of Lake George, New York, to be celebrated on
Sunday, April 25, 2010

WHEREAS, Religious institutions, and the many spiritual, social and
educational benefits they confer, play a vital role in the development
of the moral fabric of a responsible citizenry; and
WHEREAS, It is the tradition of this State and this Nation to pay
tribute to those institutions and individuals who have contributed to
the ethical and spiritual values of their communities; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body takes pleasure in commemorating the
200th Anniversary of Caldwell Presbyterian Church of Lake George, New
York, to be celebrated on Sunday, April 25, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Caldwell Presbyterian Church was founded in 1810 by a promi-
nent early settler, James Caldwell, who wanted to organize a Presbyteri-
an Church that would also be open to all evangelical denominations; and
WHEREAS, The present Church structure, built in 1855 and 1856, on
property donated by James Caldwell's heirs, is thought to be the oldest
church building in Warren County; and
WHEREAS, Throughout its distinguished history, the congregants of
Caldwell Presbyterian Church have been active participants within the
community, playing an important role in the history of Lake George, New
York; and
WHEREAS, The first Lake George library was organized as a part of
Caldwell Presbyterian Church and it also hosted the first kindergarten;
and
WHEREAS, Caldwell Presbyterian Church stands on the threshold of
tomorrow, prepared to meet the challenges of the coming decades while
retaining that spiritual resolve which characterizes its past; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to take note of
enduring religious institutions and to bring such institutions to the
attention of the people of this Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 200th Anniversary of Caldwell Presbyterian Church of
Lake George, New York, to be observed on April 25, 2010, with a Communi-
ty Historic Sunday to be celebrated on July 11, 2010, fully confident
that this commemoration reflects the belief in those values which
enhance the dignity and purpose of life; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Caldwell Presbyterian Church.