LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the
Village of Bellport, Suffolk County, to be celebrated August 7, 2010

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 100th Anniver-
sary of the Village of Bellport, in Suffolk County, New York, to be
celebrated with an Anniversary Festival on Saturday, August 7, 2010; and
WHEREAS, The 100th Anniversary of the Village of Bellport's official
incorporation was finalized in 1910; however, the Village itself was
settled years before that; and
WHEREAS, A quaint, bucolic village located on the South Shore of Long
Island, Bellport Village has long been a destination for both day trip-
pers and summer residents; it offers a variety of shopping and dining
opportunities, along with one of the most well-known summer theatres in
the region; and
WHEREAS, The Village of Bellport is one of the rare municipalities
with its own golf course and tennis complex, an ocean side beach and a
bay side beach; and
WHEREAS, Founded by Captains Thomas and John Bell in the early 1800s
and originally designed to be a seaport, the life in the Village of
Bellport has centered around the Great South Bay for almost two centu-
ries; it was once the main source of revenue for many residents who
fished and clammed off its shores; and
WHEREAS, The Village of Bellport continues to offer many recreational
activities including boating and fishing in warmer months and ice boat-
ing and ice skating in the winter; visitors and residents alike can
often be seen strolling down the quiet roads leading to the bay, many
with historic homes dating back to the 1800s; and
WHEREAS, Quaint Victorians sit along side houses done in the Greek
revival style; many homes feature white clapboard siding and green plan-
tation shutters, giving Bellport the look of small town New England; and
WHEREAS, Beach lovers enjoy Ho-Hum Beach, located on Fire Island
between Smiths Point County Park and Watch Hill/Fire Island National
Seashore which is serviced by the Village ferry, the Whalehouse Point;
Mother's Beach, located on the Bay, offers a closer alternative and is
often filled with families enjoying a day at the beach; and
WHEREAS, The Bellport Country Club is one of the oldest on Long
Island, dating back to 1899; golfers enjoy a unique experience on this
Seth Raynor designed course, as the winds off the Great South Bay can
change a ball's trajectory in the blink of an eye; its signature hole,
the dog-leg 15th, was created by Robert Trent-Jones in 1961; and
WHEREAS, Remaining fruitful over the ebb and flow of decades of growth
and change, the Village of Bellport continues its commitment to enhanc-
ing 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 the 100th Anniversary of the Village of Bellport to be cele-
brated on Saturday, August 7, 2010, 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 Bellport, Suffolk County, New York.