LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the Town
of Hartland, 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 Hartland, New York, in
Niagara County, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Town of Hartland will celebrate this most auspicious
occasion with a host of events, to be held throughout the year, begin-
ning with a Kick-off celebration on May 6, 2012, at the Fire Hall in
Hartland, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Grand Celebration will be held on Saturday, July 28,
2012, which will include a Flag raising and a Bicentennial Parade; and
WHEREAS, In addition, a fire works display will held on Saturday,
August 4, 2012, and a Celebration Dinner will be held at Becker Farms on
Saturday, September 15, 2012; other businesses and organizations
throughout the area will also sponsor events throughout the year-long
celebration; and
WHEREAS, The territory now known as the Town of Hartland was settled
by a group of pioneers from Vermont during the presidency of Thomas
Jefferson; and
WHEREAS, The first town meeting was called on April 7, 1812, and
resulted in the election of a supervisor, three assessors, three commis-
sioners of highways, a tax collector, three overseers of the poor, a
constable, one poundkeeper, and six pathmasters; and
WHEREAS, In 1812, the Town of Hartland included what are now the Towns
of Royalton, Somerset and part of the Town of Newfane; and
WHEREAS, In 1813, the population of the Town of Hartland was somewhere
around 126 residents; and
WHEREAS, By 1814, the Town of Hartland had elected three school
commissioners and hired three inspectors of schools to see after the
needs of the six schools then in operation; and
WHEREAS, Through the 1800's the Town of Hartland remained a rugged,
heavily forested wilderness despite the state's efforts to develop Ridge
Road, which wasn't paved until 1914; and
WHEREAS, Known for its churches, taverns, cobblestone houses and road-
side farm markets the Town of Hartland still retains the charm and
rustic qualities that made it a popular stopping-over point in the days
of the stagecoach ride from Rochester to Niagara Falls; and
WHEREAS, Remaining fruitful over the ebb and flow of decades of growth
and change, the Town of Hartland continues its commitment to enhancing
the quality of life of its citizens, ensuring a positive business,
institutional 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 Hartland, 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 Hartland.