LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Herkimer County Fair Association
upon the occasion of receiving the 2010 Promotion Committee Award from
the Herkimer County Chamber of Commerce on April 29, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the quality and character of life in the communities across New York
State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those
associations and individuals who devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the Herkimer County Fair Association upon the occasion of receiving the
2010 Promotion Committee Award from the Herkimer County Chamber of
Commerce at its 42nd Annual Membership Meeting-Luncheon to be held at
the Crystal Chandelier Restaurant on Thursday, April 29, 2010; and
WHEREAS, The Herkimer County Fair Association is a privately owned,
not-for-profit corporation whose purpose is to promote agriculture
through the annual county fair held each year in August; and
WHEREAS, In addition, the Herkimer County Fair Association attracts
various groups for various functions and events, all of which contribute
to the economic well-being of Herkimer County and the Mohawk Valley; and
WHEREAS, Some of these events include motor home rallies, trapper
events, Hamfests, antique shows, specialty vendor shows, horse shows,
rabbit shows, group picnics and music fests of all kinds such as the
Great American Irishfest; and
WHEREAS, Many businesses in the region feel the positive effects of
both the annual fair and the other events, which are held throughout the
spring, summer and fall on the fairgrounds; and
WHEREAS, The success of the Herkimer County Fair Association is in
direct correlation to the efforts of its directors, committee persons
and other volunteers, whose involvement is, and always has been, charac-
terized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an
uncompromising standard of excellence in all endeavors on behalf of the
association and the population it serves; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
recognize the Herkimer County Fair Association, for its unwavering
commitment to the citizens of Herkimer County, as it provides an uncom-
promising standard of excellence in the delivery of superlative communi-
ty service; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when associ-
ations of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Herkimer County Fair Association upon the occasion of
receiving the 2010 Promotion Committee Award from the Herkimer County
Chamber of Commerce on April 29, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Herkimer County Fair Association.