LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the United States National Bonsai
Exhibition in Rochester, New York, June 9-10, 2012

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that the quality of
life of the citizens of the State of New York is greatly enriched by its
exceptional cultural, educational and recreational facilities, events
and institutions; and
WHEREAS, It is also the sense of this Legislative Body that insti-
tutions, events and facilities that give positive definition to the
profile and disposition of the communities of the State of New York
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 2012 United States National Bonsai Exhibition; this auspicious
occasion will be held at the Fair & Expo Center in Rochester, New York
on June 9-10, 2012; and
WHEREAS, The world bonsai community will be again enriched by the
display of bonsai gathered from across the United States for the 3rd
United States National Bonsai Exhibition, to be held on June 9-10, 2012,
at the Fair & Expo Center in Rochester, New York; and
WHEREAS, People from around the world come to the 2012 United States
National Bonsai Exhibition in Rochester, New York, to appreciate and
study the diversity of the unique and distinctive species displayed by
accomplished bonsai artists from across the expansive United States; and
WHEREAS, The 2012 United States National Bonsai Exhibition will
feature towering bonsai from the Pacific Northwest, rugged bonsai from
the Rocky Mountains, tropical bonsai from the Southern swampy regions,
along with weathered bonsai from the Southwestern deserts, as well as
refined deciduous bonsai from the Northeast; and
WHEREAS, The Fair & Expo Center in Rochester, New York, is a magnif-
icent venue to display the expanding United States National Bonsai Exhi-
bition; it provides outstanding bonsai with sufficient space to present
distinctive and refined displays with accessories; and
WHEREAS, In addition, the Fair & Expo Center in Rochester, New York,
has ample free parking, food concessions and room for demonstrations, a
sales area and a gathering area for people to socialize as well as near-
by restaurants and accommodations; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents a unique opportunity for
this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to the United States
National Bonsai Exhibition; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions, events, institutions and facilities of such noble aims and accom-
plishments are brought to our attention, they should be recognized 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 2012 United States National Bonsai Exhibition in Roches-
ter, New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the sponsors of the United States National Bonsai Exhibition.