LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Christopher Henry Booth upon the occa-
sion of his designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest
honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain
extraordinary individuals it wishes to recognize for their valued
contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly
acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among
us all; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Christopher
Henry Booth upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a
Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New
York State Senate, to be celebrated on Friday, September 12, 2014; and
WHEREAS, The New York State Senate Liberty Medal was established by a
resolution in 2014 and is awarded to individuals who have merited
special commendation for exceptional, heroic, or humanitarian acts on
behalf of their fellow New Yorkers; and
WHEREAS, Born on September 27, 1929, in Plattsburgh, New York, Chris-
topher Henry Booth is a retired entrepreneur who, along with his wife,
Sara Louise, owned and operated a very successful business in Platts-
burgh; and
WHEREAS, Christopher Henry Booth, affectionately known as Kit, is a
respected community leader who has dedicated most of his adult life to
community service; and
WHEREAS, In 1997, Kit Booth was the founder for the Battle of Platts-
burgh Commemoration Committee; he has been the Chairman of the Commem-
oration Committee since 1997, and Co-Chair since 2007; and
WHEREAS, The Battle of Plattsburgh Commemoration Committee was formed
by a group of museum representatives, entrepreneurs, educators, history
buffs, tourism promoters, and others wanting to carry forward the work
of previous commissions to honor those who fought and died in the battle
of September 11, 1814, a critical event in the history of the United
States; and
WHEREAS, During the past 17 years, Kit Booth has been a community
leader who had helped plan, fundraise, and execute the many quality
events which commemorate the Battle of Plattsburgh; and
WHEREAS, Currently, Kit Booth has been instrumental in creating an
important historical event, the Bicentennial Commemoration of the Battle
of Plattsburgh, which will take place in September 2014 over the course
of 16 days; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his esteemed work for the Battle of Platts-
burgh Commemoration Committee, Kit Booth served as Alderman Ward 1, City
of Plattsburgh, and as a Clinton County Legislator; he is also a Korean
War Veteran, was a volunteer for CVPH Medical Center, and is a member of
the Rotary Club, as well as served on numerous boards and volunteer
committees; and
WHEREAS, Today, Kit Booth is a loving father and grandfather, and an
accomplished wood carver; and
WHEREAS, Individuals such as Kit Booth devoted to improving the quali-
ty of life for others, enabling them to build lives of dignity and self-
worth are deserving of the highest praise and recognition; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Christopher Henry Booth upon the occasion of his designation as

recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an indi-
vidual by the New York State Senate, to be celebrated on September 12,
2014; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Christopher Henry Booth.