LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Cornell Cooperative Extension of Fulton
and Montgomery Counties' Agricultural Economic Development Project upon
the occasion of receiving the Agricultural Award from the Montgomery
County Chamber of Commerce

WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in acknowledging the
outstanding achievements of its esteemed entities; and
WHEREAS, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Fulton and Montgomery Coun-
ties' Agricultural Economic Development Project will be honored by the
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce with its prestigious Agricultural
Award during an annual meeting and awards dinner to be held at River
Stone Manor on January 30, 2009; and
WHEREAS, The goal of the Project is to assist agriculture producers in
the areas of product development, marketing and sustainability; and
WHEREAS, The Project has focused on creating off-season, one-day
indoor markets held outside of the traditional market season; and
WHEREAS, Vendors indicate that participation in these markets increase
sales and long-term relationships with customers; and
WHEREAS, The Project has exhibited the true spirit of this prestigious
award through its valuable contributions to agriculture producers; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Cornell Cooperative Extension of Fulton and Montgomery
Counties' Agricultural Economic Development Project upon the occasion of
receiving the Agricultural Award from the Montgomery County Chamber of
Commerce; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to members of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Fulton and Mont-
gomery Counties' Agricultural Economic Development Project.