LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Bay
Shore Historical Society

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals that are devoted to the welfare of the community
and its citizenry; 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 25th Anniversary of the Bay Shore Historical Society; this
auspicious occasion will be celebrated at the Tenth Annual Bay Shore-
Brightwaters Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner, to be held on Thursday,
May 20, 2010, at Captain Bill's in Bay Shore, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Bay Shore Historical Society was founded in 1985 by Mary
Rogers McDonald with the express intent of collecting, preserving and
sharing the rich history of the Bay Shore community; the Society
received its Absolute Charter from the State of New York in 1996; and
WHEREAS, G. Herbert McDonald served as the Bay Shore Historical Socie-
ty's first president presiding over 134 charter members; seven of the
charter members still volunteer at the Society weekly; and
WHEREAS, In 1985, the Society acquired Dr. Mary Holt's former circa
1820 residence on East Main Street located just west of Southside Hospi-
tal; as the oldest Main Street tradesman's house remaining in Bay Shore,
it became the center of the Society's activities; and
WHEREAS, In 1986, the Bay Shore Historical Society's historic house
was loaded on a flatbed truck and moved to 22 Maple Avenue, its present
location; the house was carefully restored over the next five years,
with the work being done mostly by the Society's members; and
WHEREAS, Formally named the Gibson-Mack-Holt House in honor of some of
the families who resided there through its history, the Bay Shore
Historical Society's house was dedicated by Msgr. Robert Emmet Fagan and
was opened to the public in 1991; it is staffed by volunteer members of
the Society; and
WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of its current President, Robert G.
Hancock, the Bay Shore Historical Society is maintained by dedicated
volunteers who are committed to preserving the local heritage of Bay
Shore; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents a unique opportunity for
this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to the Bay Shore
Historical Society; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when an organ-
ization of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our atten-
tion, it should be recognized and applauded by all the citizens of this
great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Bay Shore Historical Society;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Robert G. Hancock, President, Bay Shore Historical Society,
22 Maple Avenue, Bay Shore, New York 11706.