LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 42nd Annual Fourth of July
Parade in Highland Falls, New York

WHEREAS, Each and every city, town, village and hamlet within its
borders proudly resonates with the rich and noble history of New York
State and this Nation; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend events which symbolize the historical, social and cultural
development of this great State and embody the spirit of the principles
upon which this Nation was founded; 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 42nd Annual Fourth of July Parade in Highland Falls, New York;
and
WHEREAS, The theme of this year's Fourth of July Parade is "It's Still
a Grand Old Flag"; and
WHEREAS, The Fourth of July Parade will begin from Buffalo Soldier
Field, in West Point, and proceed south on Main Street; and
WHEREAS, The reviewing stand will be located across from Sacred Heart
Church on Main Street, where dignitaries will step out from the parade
and review the remainder of the parade; and
WHEREAS, The 2010 Grand Marshals are Father Jack Arlotta, Sacred Heart
Church; Reverend Moses Carter, St. John AME Zion Church; Mother Judith
Ferguson, Holy Innocents Church; Pastor Scharlise Dorsey, United Metho-
dist Church of the Highlands; and Pastor Christopher Scott, St. Mark's
Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, Our proud tradition of celebrating the birth of our Nation on
July 4, 1776, is not only a tribute to our rich history, but a
reflection of our living commitment to the exercise of freedom, a legacy
which rings through the ages and touches every citizen throughout the
land of liberty; and
WHEREAS, The treasured values of families united and wholesome enter-
tainment for all ages reflected in this event help to foster community
spirit and cooperation, as well as preserve the beliefs, ideals and
values for which our forefathers declared the independence of these
United States; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
most joyously commemorate the 42nd Annual Fourth of July Parade in High-
land Falls, New York, fully confident that such procedure mirrors our
shared commitment to preserve, to enhance and yet effect the patrimony
of freedom which is our American heritage; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Fourth of July Committee and to the aforementioned Grand
Marshals.