LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the City
of Lackawanna, 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 100th Anniversary of the City of Lackawanna, New York; and
WHEREAS, Officially incorporated as a city in 1909, the City of Lacka-
wanna, New York, runs along the southern border of the City of Buffalo;
it shares with Buffalo the famous South Park, designed by world renowned
landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmstead, and home of the Buffalo and
Erie County Botanical Gardens; and
WHEREAS, The City of Lackawanna, New York, is a melting pot of numer-
ous nationalities and cultures; during World War II, it sent more people
per capita to serve in the United States Armed Forces than any other
city in America; and
WHEREAS, Located within the central business district of Lackawanna is
Our Lady of Victory Basilica, a national shrine and one of only two
churches in North America dedicated via Papal Decree; the effort to
construct and dedicate the Basilica was spearheaded by Lackawanna's most
notable citizen, Father Nelson Baker; and
WHEREAS, The City of Lackawanna, New York, has a strong and tradition
filled history as a tight knit urban community based upon cultural
inclusion and community values; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of the rich history and enduring contribution
of the City of Lackawanna, New York, to the heritage of the State of New
York, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to join in commemorating
the 100th Anniversary of the City of Lackawanna 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 evolu-
tion; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the City of Lackawanna, New York;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the City of Lackawanna, New York.