LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the Bicentennial of the Town of
Kendall, New York, to be celebrated on April 28, 2012

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 Bicentennial of the Town of Kendall, New York; this auspicious
occasion will be celebrated on Saturday, April 28, 2012, at the David J.
Doyle Junior/Senior High School in Kendall, New York; and
WHEREAS, Originally referred to as "The Black North," due to its high,
dense, impenetrable forest, the first settler in the Town of Kendall,
New York, in 1812 was Samuel Bates from Vermont; and
WHEREAS, The first settlers in Kendall brought fruit trees which
flourished and Kendall became part of the richest fruit belt in New York
State; and
WHEREAS, In 2012, the Town of Kendall, New York, will be 200 years old
as a settled community; and
WHEREAS, The Town of Kendall was incorporated on April 7, 1837, when
it separated from the Town of Murray; it was named after Amos Kendall,
the Postmaster General of the United States; and
WHEREAS, In 1825, a group of Norwegians settled near Lake Ontario,
making the Town of Kendall the first Norwegian settlement in the United
States; and
WHEREAS, The fire department of the Town of Kendall will be celebrat-
ing its 100th Anniversary in 2012; and
WHEREAS, On the shore of Lake Ontario, Kendall provides exceptional
fishing and recreational opportunities; and
WHEREAS, Patriotism runs deep in the Town of Kendall, and the sense of
civic duty is very strong among it residents; and
WHEREAS, On Saturday, April 28, 2012, the citizenry of the Town of
Kendall will be commemorating the auspicious occasion of the Town's
Bicentennial in a befitting manner; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of the rich history and enduring contribution
of the Town of Kendall to the heritage of the State of New York, it is
the intent of this Legislative Body to join in commemorating the Bicen-
tennial celebration of the Town of Kendall 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 evolution;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the Bicentennial celebration of the Town of Kendall, New
York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Amy Richardson, Town Clerk, Kendall, New York.