LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Chester A. Peters upon the occa-
sion of his designation for special recognition as recipient of the
Franklin D. Roosevelt Local Government Historian Professional Achieve-
ment Award

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors and
community service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues,
friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Chester A. Peters upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition as recipient of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Local Government
Historian Professional Achievement Award; and
WHEREAS, Born on April 17, 1919, Chester A. Peters celebrated his 90th
Birthday on Friday, April 17, 2009; the Town of Williamson, New York,
and his family marked this auspicious occasion with a reception at the
Williamson Town Hall the following day attended by over 300 friends and
neighbors who gathered to wish him well; and
WHEREAS, Currently serving in his 45th year as Williamson Town Histo-
rian, Chester A. Peters has been one of the most active and accomplished
public historians in New York State; and
WHEREAS, In 1964, Chester A. Peters was the founding member of the
Pultneyville Historical Society, the first town historical society in
Wayne County; he is also the primary researcher and author of the Pult-
neyville Historic District nomination which resulted in the successful
acceptance and listing on the New York State and National Registers of
Historic Places; he served multiple terms on the Board of Directors of
the Wayne County Historical Society in Lyons, New York; and
WHEREAS, Chester A. Peters has rendered unfaltering dedication to the
students of Wayne County, providing tours, tutorials, presentations and
research materials in support of their courses of study; and
WHEREAS, On Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at the 2009 annual conference of
the Association of Public Historians of New York State (APHNYS), held in
Albany, New York, Chester A. Peters was recognized for his years of
contribution to both local and New York State history; at this event he
was designated as a New York State Registered Historian in recognition
of having completed a program demonstrating significant accomplishments
and proven capability; only 10 percent of all New York public historians
have achieved this status; and
WHEREAS, In addition, at the 2009 annual APHNYS awards ceremony and
banquet, Chester A. Peters was honored as the recipient of the Franklin
D. Roosevelt Local Government Historian Professional Achievement Award;
this honor is bestowed for lifetime achievement in the practice of
public history in New York State; it is the highest award granted by
APHNYS; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Chester A. Peters has
stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor, and has earned the
respect and admiration of his colleagues, family and friends; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire
State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Chester A. Peters upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition as recipient of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Local
Government Historian Professional Achievement Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Chester A. Peters.