2011-J1402
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the
Village of Plandome, New York
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 the sense 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 develop-
ment of this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the
100th Anniversary of the Village of Plandome, New York, recognizing the
significance of this special anniversary and applauding its distin-
guished history; this auspicious event will be celebrated on Monday, May
30, 2011; and
WHEREAS, The Village of Plandome, located in Nassau County, was incor-
porated in 1911, and is part of the greater Manhasset area, one of Long
Island's oldest communities; the Village derives its name from the Latin
"Planus Domus", meaning plain, or level home; and
WHEREAS, The land where the Village of Plandome now stands was first
settled by the Matinecock Indians; for most of the 18th Century, Dutch
and English families operated large farms in Plandome; and
WHEREAS, Today, Plandome, with a total area of 0.5 square miles, is a
mainly residential village comprised of several fine restaurants and
shops; and
WHEREAS, Remaining fruitful over the ebb and flow of decades of growth
and change, the Village of Plandome retains its commitment to enhancing
the quality of life of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, As the Village of Plandome celebrates its 100th Anniversary,
it honors its illustrious past, its proud heritage and its promising
future; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of the Village of Plandome's rich history and
enduring contribution to the State of New York, this Legislative Body is
proud to pay tribute to this spirited Village; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Village of Plandome, and to
enthusiastically salute its residents as they celebrate this auspicious
occasion; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Village of Plandome, New York.