LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the
Village of Kensington, New York

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, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 100th Anniversary of the Village of Kensington, in Nassau
County, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Village of Kensington, located on a portion of the old
Allen Farm on the rolling hills of Manhasset Bay's west shore, was
originally named in 1909 after London's world-famous Kensington Gardens;
and
WHEREAS, Legally incorporated in 1921, the Village of Kensington was
founded and developed by Charles E. Finley and E. J. Rickert; and
WHEREAS, The Village of Kensington was expertly designed as a unique
residential community with well-planned, tree-lined streets, interior
service strips, special buffer areas restricting business and industry
encroachment, and numerous small parks to retain the charm of the
village; and
WHEREAS, To provide the Village of Kensington with added distinction,
entrance gates to the community were designed and constructed to dupli-
cate those found in the Kensington Gardens; and
WHEREAS, The Village of Kensington furthered its attractiveness with
the addition of a waterfront park and pool complex, which continues to
provide all residents of the community with exceptional recreational
facilities; and
WHEREAS, Through the insight of its developers, conscientiousness of
the members of the Board of Trustees, and the dedication of Mayors both
past and present, the Village of Kensington has remained in the fore-
front of model residential communities; and
WHEREAS, Of historic origin, and remaining fruitful over the ebb and
flow of decades of growth and change, the Village of Kensington contin-
ues to provide the quintessential quality of life for its residents; and
WHEREAS, Upon the occasion of its 100th Anniversary, the residents of
the Village of Kensington have a bright outlook for the future of their
community, which remains a beautiful place in which to live and raise a
family; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of the Village of Kensington's rich history
and enduring contribution to the State of New York, this Legislative
Body is proud to pay tribute to this spirited village upon the occasion
of its 100th Anniversary; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Village of Kensington, and to
enthusiastically salute its residents as they celebrate this auspicious
occasion; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Village of Kensington.