LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the found-
ing of the Town of Clarendon, Orleans County, to be celebrated September
11, 2010

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, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to commem-
orate the 200th Anniversary of the founding of the Town of Clarendon,
Orleans County, New York, to be celebrated on Saturday, September 11,
2010; many events have been planned for the celebration to be held at
the site of the Clarendon Fire Company including a parade, a festival,
all-day entertainment, and food and craft vendors, as well as historical
displays of Clarendon; and
WHEREAS, In 1810, Eldredge Farwell purchased approximately 200 acres
of land and subsequently, founded Farwell's Mills at the site of a
47-foot waterfall; today, this area is known as Clarendon Hamlet; and
WHEREAS, The Town of Clarendon was named in 1821 by Eldredge Farwell,
who served as Town Supervisor from 1821-1822, after Clarendon, Vermont;
this largely rural agricultural community is located on the far eastern
border of Orleans County and consists of more than 21,000 acres; and
WHEREAS, Many prominent, outstanding citizens have originated from the
Town of Clarendon such as Carl E. Akeley (1864-1926), noted taxidermist,
sculptor and inventor; Lemuel Cook, one of the last survivors of the
American Revolution who died in 1866 at the remarkable age of 102; and
Horatio Reed, the man responsible for establishing the rule of calling
upon God before beginning deliberations in the New York State Assembly,
to name a few; and
WHEREAS, Remaining fruitful over the ebb and flow of decades of growth
and change, the Town of Clarendon 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 200th Anniversary of the founding of the Town of Claren-
don, Orleans County, recognizing the significance of the role it contin-
ues to play in the life of the community of the State of New York; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Town of Clarendon, Orleans County, New York.