2011-K224

Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Village of Panama

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2011-K224


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the
Village of Panama

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 150th
Anniversary of the Village of Panama, New York, recognizing the signif-
icance of this special anniversary and applauding its distinguished rich
and noble history; and
WHEREAS, The Village of Panama was incorporated on March 21, 1861, and
is the only incorporated village in the Town of Harmony by an act of the
state legislature; and
WHEREAS, In 1824, Moses Cushman Marsh settled on the present day
village site and opened a store and a United States Post Office was
established in 1826 with Mr. Marsh as the first postmaster; and
WHEREAS, As the Village of Panama grew, the settlement became an
important stagecoach and transfer station for freighters; log structures
were replaced by frame houses; the Village's businesses were established
and owners prospered; and the Village was referred to as the "Metropolis
of the South"; and
WHEREAS, Today, Panama is well known for its Greek Revival Architec-
ture and has several structures which were built in the 1830s that are
still standing today; and
WHEREAS, In addition, this picturesque village is famous for a park
consisting of wonderful rock formations known as Panama Rocks; this park
has been a tourist attraction since the 1880s; tourists from all over
the Nation and the world have visited the site while in Chautauqua Coun-
ty; and
WHEREAS, As the Village of Panama celebrates its 150th Anniversary, it
honors its illustrious past, its proud heritage and its promising
future; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of the Village of Panama's rich history and
enduring contribution to the State of New York, this Legislative Body is
proud to pay tribute to this spirited Village; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Village of Panama, and to
enthusiastically salute its residents as they celebrate this auspicious
occasion; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Village of Panama.

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  • 10 / Mar / 2011
    • ADOPTED

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