LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the
Village of Goshen, 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, In accord with its long-standing traditions, it is the
purpose of this Legislative Body to now commemorate the 200th Anniver-
sary of the Village of Goshen, New York, in Orange County, New York; and
WHEREAS, The roots of the Village of Goshen began with it being part
of a larger land parcel encompassed by the original Wawayanda Patent,
some of which was designated as the Precinct of Goshen in the 18th
century; and
WHEREAS, The Town of Goshen was formed from part of the ancient Waway-
anda Patent in 1788, and the Village of Goshen, with its own duties and
rights was created by an act of the New York State Legislature in 1809;
and
WHEREAS, Over the last 200 years, the Village of Goshen has thrived
and prospered and also served as the seat of the Orange County govern-
ment; and
WHEREAS, Of historic origin, and remaining fruitful over the ebb and
flow of decades of growth and change, the Village of Goshen, New York
continues to provide the quintessential quality of life for its resi-
dents; and
WHEREAS, The residents of the Village of Goshen, New York have a
bright outlook for the future of their community, which remains a beau-
tiful place in which to live and raise a family; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of the rich history of the Village of Goshen,
New York, and its 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 200th Anniversary; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the Village of Goshen, New York,
and to enthusiastically salute its residents as they celebrate this
auspicious occasion, 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 Village of Goshen, New York.