LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating March 28, 2009, as Village of Gosh-
en Incorporation Day in the State of New York to celebrate its 200th
Anniversary

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, 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, In accord with its long-standing traditions, it is the
purpose of this Legislative Body to now commemorate March 28, 2009, as
Village of Goshen Incorporation Day in the State of New York to cele-
brate its 200th Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, The village is located within the Town of Goshen, some 50
miles northwest of New York City; it is the home of the Harness Racing
Museum & Hall of Fame, and hosted harness racing's top event, the
Hambletonian, from 1930 to 1956, at the former Good Time Park; racing is
still held at the Historic Track, a National Historic Landmark in the
center of the village; 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, Remaining fruitful over the ebb and flow of decades of growth
and change, the Village of Goshen continues its commitment to enhancing
the quality of life of its citizens, ensuring a positive business,
institutional and educational climate, and providing all essential
services; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate March 28, 2009, as Village of Goshen Incorporation Day, in
the State of New York to celebrate its 200th Anniversary, recognizing
the significance of the role it continues 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's Bicentennial Committee.