LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the
Village of Great Neck Estates, May 29, 2011

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 also the custom 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 progression 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 Village of Great Neck Estates; this
auspicious occasion will be celebrated on Sunday, May 29, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Rich in local history, and home to many unique people and
residences, the Village of Great Neck Estates will be celebrating its
100th Anniversary as an incorporated village in Great Neck, New York on
Sunday, May 29, 2011; the celebration will feature a day of planned
festivities, dining options and conclude with a joyous musical concert;
and
WHEREAS, In the first grant of land in colonial days, Great Neck was
called "Madnan's Neck"; in 1630, it was given by King Charles I of
England to William Thorne even though the Dutch were in actual
possession of Long Island; in 1644, William Kieft, Governor of New Neth-
erlands, granted a patent to the Town of Hempstead for all the lands of
that town which then included Great Neck and all of North Hempstead; and
WHEREAS, After the English took control of the area, Governor-General
Thomas Dongan in 1685 confirmed the patent to the Town of Hempstead; the
charter for the Town of North Hempstead was granted by the colonial
legislature during the American Revolution and then was validated by the
New York State Constitution; and
WHEREAS, Situated on the peninsula of Great Neck in the Town of North
Hempstead, New York, the Village of Great Neck Estates dates back to
1911 when it was incorporated as one of nine villages in Great Neck; it
is the second oldest of the nine incorporated villages; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents a unique opportunity for
this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to the Village of
Great Neck Estates; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of the rich history and enduring contribution
of the Village of Great Neck Estates 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 Village of Great Neck Estates so that pres-
ent and future generations may come to appreciate the unique signif-
icance which its history plays in the progression of our State and
Nation's evolution; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Village of Great Neck Estates;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable David A. Fox, Mayor, Village of Great Neck
Estates, Village Hall-Atwater Plaza, 4 Gateway Drive, Great Neck, New
York 11021.