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

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 Scriba, in Oswego County, New
York; and
WHEREAS, This most auspicious occasion will be commemorated by a cele-
bration held on June 15-17 at the Scriba Municipal Building, and the
Scriba Justice Center; other events will be held at the Scriba Volunteer
Firemen's Hall and the Scriba Child Care Center; and
WHEREAS, The Town of Scriba was created by an Act of the State Legis-
lature passed in the fall of 1811, with an effective date of March 1812;
and
WHEREAS, The first town meeting was held at the residence of Jehiel
Stone on March 3, 1812, where the following officers were elected:
Captain Henry Potter, supervisor; John King, town clerk; Jehiel Stone,
Samuel Tiffany, and Ioshua Miner, assessors; Samuel B. Morrow, collec-
tor; Jehiel Stone and Walter Read, poormasters; Jehiel Stone, Walter
Read, and Joshua Miner, highway commissioners; William Coe and Samuel B.
Morrow, constables; Orrin Stone, postmaster; and
WHEREAS, Scriba was formed from the Town of Mexico that in turn was
formed from Scriba Patent, an area that included all the land between
Oneida Lake and Lake Ontario, and the Oswego and Salmon Rivers; some of
the land in the township was removed in 1848 to form the City of Oswego;
and
WHEREAS, Originally, Scriba's economy was largely founded on agricul-
ture and apples and strawberries were major crops; and
WHEREAS, Local apple dryers produced dried apples that were shipped to
European nations and strawberries found a ready market in New York City;
and
WHEREAS, Today, Scriba is still home to many farms; muck farming has
been an important industry in the town, and lettuce was the staple crop
grown by many farmers; today, many of these muck farms now grow onions,
which have become the major crop of the area; and
WHEREAS, Other businesses such as cooper and blacksmith shops devel-
oped in Scriba; the dairy industry was also an important business in the
community; and
WHEREAS, As the 20th Century progressed, industry became the economic
engine of Scriba; three nuclear power plants were established at Nine
Mile Point in the Town of Scriba, making it home to major power
production in New York State; and
WHEREAS, The abundance of power plus water from Lake Ontario resulted
in attracting Alcan, now Novelis, an aluminum rolling plant, to Scriba;
and
WHEREAS, Today, many of Scriba's residents work in Oswego, or Syra-
cuse; there have been many housing developments over the years to help
house the over 6,800 residents who have moved here to enjoy the country;
and
WHEREAS, Throughout the history of the Town of Scriba, there have been
many prominent residents and individuals who have provided leadership
and served the community in many ways; these residents include Jehiel
Stone, who served in the War of 1812 and was one of the most prominent
individuals at the time the township was created and Curtis F. Shoup,

who received the Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroic actions in
World War II; and
WHEREAS, Remaining fruitful over the ebb and flow of decades of growth
and change, the Town of Scriba continues its commitment to enhancing the
quality of life for 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 Scriba, New York,
recognizing the significance of the role it continues to play in the
life of the community of the State of New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Town of Scriba, New York.