LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the celebration of the 30th Anni-
versary of the H. Lee White Marine Museum in Oswego, New York

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals that are devoted to the welfare of the community
and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, It is also the sense of this Legislative Body that the quali-
ty of life of the citizens of the State of New York is greatly enriched
by its exceptional cultural, educational and recreational institutions;
these institutions give positive definition to the profile and disposi-
tion of the communities of the State of New York and profoundly
strengthen our society with their commitment; 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 30th Anniversary of the H. Lee White Marine Museum in Oswego,
New York; this auspicious occasion will be celebrated on Saturday, April
14, 2012, at an elegant event entitled, "A Titanic Affair"; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1982, the H. Lee White Marine Museum in Oswego,
New York, was the brainchild of the late Rosemary Nesbitt, a theater
professor at the State University of New York at Oswego whose community
involvement was decades long; and
WHEREAS, The H. Lee White Marine Museum in Oswego, New York, was named
in honor of Oswego native H. Lee White, who was a Commander in the
United States Navy, served as Assistant Secretary of the Air Force
during the Eisenhower Administration and became head of two worldwide
shipping companies; and
WHEREAS, Currently, under the able leadership of its Executive Direc-
tor, Mercedes Niess, the H. Lee White Marine Museum in Oswego, New York,
has evolved in ways even its founder could not envision, including
interactive exhibits that incorporate more color to assist visitors in
better connecting with its history; and
WHEREAS, Volunteers at the H. Lee White Marine Museum have worked to
restore the museum's crown jewel, a World War II-era tugboat that
participated in the D-Day invasion of Normandy; in addition to a new
museum library, the museum will welcome the schooner Ontario and a canal
tugboat to its collection; and
WHEREAS, The H. Lee White Marine Museum also plans to host the New
York State Canal Conference in September 2012; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when an organ-
ization of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our atten-
tion, it should be recognized and applauded by all the citizens of this
great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the H. Lee White
Marine Museum in Oswego, New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mercedes Niess, Executive Director, The H. Lee White Marine
Museum, Oswego, New York.