LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Steuben
County Town Clerk's Association, to be celebrated on May 14, 2011

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend organizations of true purpose and worthy accomplishment which,
through their endeavors, support essential public services and foster
the highest level of professionalism; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body proudly pays tribute to the Steuben
County Town Clerk's Association as it commemorates 50 years of service
with a gala 50th Anniversary Celebration to be held at the Masonic
Building on the Steuben County Fairgrounds in Bath, New York, on Satur-
day, May 14, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Steuben County is the seventh largest of New York State's 57
counties; with great dedication and commitment, the Steuben County Town
Clerk's Association has ably served the County and the Town Clerks of
the 32 towns of which it is comprised; and
WHEREAS, Though predating it by 29 years, the purpose of the Steuben
County Town Clerk's Association is in keeping with that of the New York
State Town Clerks Association (NYSTCA), established in 1982; and
WHEREAS, The Steuben County Town Clerk's Association is dedicated to
promoting the professional development of Town Clerks and their staff as
well as to addressing matters of mutual interest and concern and provid-
ing encouragement, support and specialized assistance; and
WHEREAS, The work of Town Clerks is among the earliest and most funda-
mental responsibilities and functions of government; and
WHEREAS, The members of the Steuben County Town Clerk's Association
constantly strive to improve the administration of their offices through
the use of sound management practices and the maintenance of the highest
professional standards; and
WHEREAS, The life of every citizen of Steuben County and the State is
touched by their efforts; and
WHEREAS, For 50 years the Steuben County Town Clerk's Association has
continuously served its members and Steuben County, updating its
programs, accommodating changes as well as technological advances and
legislative initiatives, always providing the educational and profes-
sional information Town Clerks and their staff need in order to serve
and protect the public interest; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
recognize and commend the significant public service provided by the
Steuben County Town Clerk's Association and to applaud it for its
continuous nurturing of professional standards and public awareness;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate this milestone in the history of the Steuben County Town
Clerk's Association and to honor the association and its members upon
the occasion of the celebration of its 50th Anniversary on May 14, 2011;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Steuben County Town Clerk's Association.