Senate Resolution No. 60

BY: Senator WALCZYK

COMMEMORATING the 225th Anniversary of the Town of
Redfield, New York

WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to honor and
commemorate the distinguished histories of the communities which
comprise the noble body of this great Empire State; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commemorate the 225th Anniversary of the Town of Redfield, New York; and

WHEREAS, The Town of Redfield was incorporated from part of the Town
of Mexico in 1800, and is the second town formed in what would
eventually become Oswego County; and

WHEREAS, Originally surveyed and settled prior to 1795, the Town of
Redfield is named after Mr. Frederick Redfield who purchased a lot of
land in the area; and

WHEREAS, Agriculture and lumbering have always been important to the
Town of Redfield, and land near the Salmon River continue to be some of
the most productive in New York State; and

WHEREAS, Located in the lake effect snowbelt, the Town of Redfield
set an unofficial record in February of 2007, when 141 inches of snow
fell in 10 days; and

WHEREAS, Of historic origin, and remaining fruitful over the ebb and
flow of decades of growth and change, the Town of Redfield continues to
provide the quintessential quality of life for its residents; and

WHEREAS, Today, the residents of the Town of Redfield have a bright
outlook for the future of their community, which remains a beautiful
place in which to live and raise a family; and

WHEREAS, In recognition of the Town of Redfield'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
225th Anniversary; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 225th Anniversary of the Town of Redfield, recognizing
the significance of the role it continues to play in the life of the
community of the State of New York; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the Town of Redfield, New York.