LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the 2010 Palatines to America National
Conference upon the occasion of celebrating 300 years of German History
and Heritage in America

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, Outstanding organizations which serve the interests of the
people of the Empire State merit the commendation of this Legislative
Body; and
WHEREAS, It is also the custom of this Legislative Body to commemorate
significant events which represent turning points in our unique history
and which are indelibly etched in the saga of our great Nation; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the 2010 Palatines to America National Conference upon the occasion of
celebrating 300 years of German History and Heritage in America; this
auspicious occasion will be celebrated on June 17-19, 2010, at the Fish-
kill Holiday Inn, 542 Route 9, Fishkill, New York; and
WHEREAS, In 1710, a group of German Palatine immigrants, led by their
Lutheran pastor, Joshua Kocherthal, arrived in the Hudson Valley of New
York and were settled by the British government in camps on both the
east and west side of the Hudson River at present day Germantown and
West Camp, near Saugerties; and
WHEREAS, These German Palatine immigrants left a historic and lasting
mark in the Hudson Valley of New York, and also played an important role
in the settlement of the Mohawk Valley when they moved north in search
of farmland; and
WHEREAS, On June 17-19, 2010, people from as far away as California
and Alaska will gather in Fishkill, New York, at the 2010 PalAm National
Conference to celebrate 300 years of German History and Heritage in
America; and
WHEREAS, The Chairman of the 2010 Palatines to America National
Conference is Joseph Lieby, Ed.D., of New Windsor, New York; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when events of
such historic significance are brought to our attention, they should be
recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion also presents a unique opportunity
for this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to the 2010 Pala-
tines to America National Conference and to the celebration of 300 years
of German History and Heritage in America; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to commend and
applaud individuals and organizations of such noble aims and accomplish-
ments that are brought to our attention; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend the
2010 Palatines to America National Conference upon the occasion of cele-
brating 300 years of German History and Heritage in America; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Joseph Lieby, Ed.D., 411 Philo Street, New Windsor, New York
12553.