LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the Town
of Eden

WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to honor and commem-
orate the distinguished histories of the communities which comprise the
noble body 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 Eden, in Erie County, New
York; and
WHEREAS, The first events of this celebration will commemorate the
signing of the Town's Charter, which took place on March 12th, 1812; the
Town of Eden was established in 1812 by partition of the (now defunct)
Town of Willink; later on, Eden gave up territory to form the Towns of
Evans and Hamburg; and
WHEREAS, The Town of Eden is a rural community, predominantly agricul-
tural and is centrally located in Western New York, 18 miles south of
Buffalo and 12 miles from Lake Erie; the Town occupies about 40 square
miles; and
WHEREAS, Although primarily agricultural in nature, the Town of Eden
houses several light manufacturing firms as well as many small busi-
nesses; it consists of some of the most fertile, well drained soils in
New York State; and
WHEREAS, The Town of Eden is a major center for vegetable production
and vegetables from Eden Valley are shipped all over Western New York
and neighboring states; a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables
are available at many farm markets; and
WHEREAS, The Town of Eden hosts an annual corn festival that attracts
visitors from across New York State, Pennsylvania and Ohio; the Eden
Corn Festival is about giving back to the community and the proceeds
from this four-day community event is a major source of income for many
non-profit charitable organizations and local businesses; and
WHEREAS, Remaining fruitful over the ebb and flow of decades of growth
and change, the Town of Eden continues its commitment to enhancing the
quality of life of its citizens, ensuring a positive business, institu-
tional and educational climate, and providing all essential services;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the Town of Eden, recognizing the
significance of the role it continues to play in the life of the commu-
nity of the State of New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Town of Eden.