LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Town
of Throop, New York

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize events of
significance which exemplify the history and development of the State of
New York; and
WHEREAS, Each and every city, town, village and hamlet within its
borders proudly resonates with the rich and noble history of the State
of New York; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commemorate the anniversary of the founding of municipalities throughout
the State, noting in turn their contributions to the fabric and progres-
sion 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 150th Anniversary of the Town of Throop, New York; this auspi-
cious occasion will be celebrated on Saturday, July 11, 2009; and
WHEREAS, The Town of Throop, New York, in Cayuga County, was formed in
1859 from portions of the towns of Aurelius, Mentz, and Sennett; and
WHEREAS, Named in honor of a former governor of New York, Enos Thomp-
son Throop, the town is located in an area that was used for hunting by
the Cayuga tribe; it was within the Central New York Military Tract,
reserved for war veterans; and
WHEREAS, Settlement of the Town of Throop, New York, began around
1790; in its early days, much of the town was engaged in farming, with
rich and productive land throughout most of its area; early businesses
and manufacturers relied on the waterpower of the Owasco Outlet, a small
river flowing northward through the town from Owasco Lake; a series of
dams provided the necessary power for the early mills that were built;
and
WHEREAS, The heyday of businesses and manufacturing concerns is now a
part of Throop's historic past; today, the town is best known for the
wide variety of colorful houses found throughout its various neighbor-
hoods; these colors range from a muted taupe to a bronzed eggshell; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of the rich history and enduring contribution
of the Town of Throop to the heritage of the State of New York, it is
the intent of this Legislative Body to join in the celebration of its
150th Anniversary so that present and future generations may come to
appreciate the unique significance which its history plays in the
progression of our State and Nation's evolution; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Town of Throop, New York; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Town of Throop, New York.