LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending THE SENTINEL upon the occasion of
celebrating its 30th Anniversary

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
those illustrious journalistic entities which have diligently and
consistently, year after year, recorded the history of their communities
and brought local news and news of the larger world to their readers;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
THE SENTINEL upon the occasion of celebrating its 30th Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, The very first edition of THE SENTINEL rolled off the press
on March 1, 1979; and
WHEREAS, Under the esteemed leadership of Everett W. Smith, publisher
of the paper since its inception, the circulation of THE SENTINEL has
consistently increased along with its expert reporting; and
WHEREAS, In the beginning the type set and lay out of THE SENTINEL
were completed in the basement of Everett W. Smith's home; a small
office, located near Five Corners in Vails Gate, was rented and utilized
as the publication office; and
WHEREAS, In 1989, the entire paper moved to its current location where
its own press was built and installed, making it an in-house publica-
tion; and
WHEREAS, THE SENTINEL began as a New Windsor newspaper, but within a
couple of years expanded into the Town of Newburgh, and eight years
later into the Town of Cornwall; in 1998, it became one of only three
newspapers in New York State to publish twice a week; and
WHEREAS, As a local newspaper, THE SENTINEL strives to be a watchdog
for its readers, working for and protecting the residents it serves, and
acting as an advocate for the improvement of the region's communities;
and
WHEREAS, The success of the THE SENTINEL is in direct correlation to
the efforts of its entire staff, whose involvement is, and always has
been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusi-
asm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in all endeavors on
behalf of the publication and the population it serves; and
WHEREAS, Our newspapers provide a tremendous service to citizens
across the State of New York by keeping them informed about current
events; the democracy of our State and Nation is strengthened by a
responsible citizenry which is actively engaged in reading and kept
abreast of news affecting their lives; and
WHEREAS, As THE SENTINEL moves into the future, it carries with it the
legacy of a distinguished journalistic history and an outstanding record
of growth and achievement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend THE SENTINEL upon the occasion of celebrating its 30th Anniver-
sary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Everett W. Smith, Publisher, THE SENTINEL.