LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the
Village of Lynbrook

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 develop-
ment of this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the
Centennial of the Village of Lynbrook, New York, recognizing the signif-
icance of this special anniversary and applauding its distinguished
history; and
WHEREAS, To observe this auspicious milestone, the Village of Lynbrook
will hold a 100th Anniversary Dinner Dance on Saturday, March 12, 2011,
at The Lynbrook Elks Lodge, Lynbrook, New York; many Lynbrook Service
Organizations will be honored for their dedicated service to the commu-
nity; and
WHEREAS, Lynbrook, located in Nassau County, was originally called
Bloomfield; it was later named Pearsall's Corners, after Mr. Pearsall's
General Store, when this store was a famous stage coach stop for travel-
ers coming from New York City to Long Island; and
WHEREAS, The Village of Lynbrook was incorporated in 1911; the name
"Lynbrook" is derived by dividing "Brooklyn" into its syllables and
transposing them, a tribute to the original home of many of the town's
turn-of-the-century residents; and
WHEREAS, Since then, the Village of Lynbrook has been served by the
Lynbrook Police Department which provides patrol services 24 hours a
day, seven days a week; furthermore, since 1879, the Lynbrook Fire
Department, consisting of six firehouses around Lynbrook, has also
served its community; and
WHEREAS, Remaining fruitful over the ebb and flow of decades of growth
and change, the Village of Lynbrook retains its commitment to enhancing
the quality of life of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, As the Village of Lynbrook celebrates its 100th Anniversary,
it honors its illustrious past, its proud heritage and its promising
future; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of the Village of Lynbrook's rich history and
enduring contribution to the State of New York, this Legislative Body is
proud to pay tribute to this spirited Village upon the occasion of its
Centennial; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the Centennial of the Village of Lynbrook, and to enthusi-
astically salute its residents as they celebrate this auspicious occa-
sion; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Village of Lynbrook.