LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the Town
of Perinton, New York

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 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 progres-
sion 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 200th Anniversary of the Town of Perinton, New York; this
auspicious occasion will be celebrated from July 1-15, 2012, in Perin-
ton, New York; and
WHEREAS, Located in Western New York, the 2.6 million acres purchased
by Oliver Phelps and Nathaniel Gorham in 1788 was settled by farmers
from New England attracted by its rich soil and abundant water power; it
was first surveyed by members of the Perrin family and became known as
Perinton; and
WHEREAS, The Town of Perinton, New York, was officially established by
the New York State Legislature on May 26, 1812; between 1800 and 1814,
its population grew from 71 to 821 residents; and
WHEREAS, In the 1820s as the Erie Canal opened up Western New York,
the Perinton area enjoyed an economic boom and the Village of Fairport
was created within its boundaries; the Village of Fairport was incorpo-
rated in 1867; and
WHEREAS, The population of the Town of Perinton grew from less than
200 inhabitants in 1840 to 46,462 in 2010; and
WHEREAS, From July 1-15, 2012, the Town of Perinton, New York, will
host a free celebration to commemorate its bicentennial; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of the rich history and enduring contribution
of the Town of Perinton to the heritage of the State of New York, it is
the intent of this Legislative Body to join in commemorating the 200th
Anniversary of the Town of Perinton, New York, so that present and
future generations may come to appreciate the unique significance which
its history plays in the progression of our State and Nation's evolu-
tion; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the Town of Perinton, New York; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Town of Perinton Bicentennial Planning Committee.