LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the Town
of Masonville

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
Bicentennial of the Town of Masonville, New York, recognizing the
significance of this special anniversary and applauding its distin-
guished history; and
WHEREAS, Formed in 1811, the Town of Masonville, located in Delaware
County, is a vital community rich in historical tradition and the spirit
of pride of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, The Town of Masonville will proudly mark its 200th Anniver-
sary on Saturday, July 16, 2011 with a Parade from Town Hall to the
Federated Church of Masonville, where there will be a ceremony recogniz-
ing the auspicious milestone of the Town's 200th Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, There will also be a historical display in the church's
Fellowship Hall featuring items chronicling the history of Masonville
along with a slide show and photo albums and photographs donated or
loaned by Masonville residents for the occasion, and, later, in the
afternoon, there will be an old-fashioned community picnic and enter-
tainment on the Masonville Elementary School's back lawn; and
WHEREAS, Remaining fruitful over the ebb and flow of decades of growth
and change, the Town of Masonville retains its commitment to enhancing
the quality of life of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, As the Town of Masonville celebrates its 200th Anniversary,
it honors its illustrious past, its proud heritage and its promising
future; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of the Town of Masonville's rich history and
enduring contribution to the State of New York, this Legislative Body is
proud to pay tribute to this spirited Town upon the occasion of its
Bicentennial; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the Bicentennial of the Town of Masonville 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 Town of Masonville.