Assembly Resolution No. 2099

BY: M. of A. Palmesano

COMMEMORATING the 100th Anniversary of the Pat II,
the Finger Lakes Boating Museum's flagship tour boat
on May 18, 2024

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that the quality
of life of the citizens of the State of New York is greatly enriched by
its exceptional cultural, educational and recreational institutions; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Pat II, the Finger Lakes
Boating Museum's flagship tour boat, to be celebrated on Saturday, May
18, 2024 at Depot Park in Hammondsport, New York; and

WHEREAS, Built in 1924, the Pat II has served the public as a tour
boat to Boldt Castle in Alexandria Bay, New York; and

WHEREAS, From the 1960s to the early 1990s, the Pat II traveled with
the Midlakes Navigation tour boat fleet in Skaneateles; after decades in
storage, volunteers restored the esteemed tour boat to serve the public
on Keuka Lake in 2021; and

WHEREAS, The success of the Pat II is in direct correlation to the
efforts of its dedicated staff and leadership, whose involvement is, and
always has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled
enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in all
endeavors on behalf of the organization and the community it serves; and

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when
institutions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our
attention, they should be recognized and applauded by all the citizens
of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Pat II, the Finger Lakes
Boating Museum's flagship tour boat on May 18, 2024; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the Pat II.