LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 63rd Annual Cornwall Independ-
ence Day Parade on July 4, 2012, and honoring Harry Houlis upon his
designation as Grand Marshal of the Parade

WHEREAS, Our proud tradition of celebrating the birth of our Nation on
July 4, 1776, is not only a tribute to our rich history, but a
reflection of our living commitment to the exercise of freedom, a legacy
which rings through the ages and touches every citizen throughout the
land of liberty; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend events which symbolize the historical, social and cultural
development of this great State and embody the spirit of the principles
upon which this Nation was founded; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 63rd
Annual Cornwall Independence Day Parade on Wednesday, July 4, 2012, and
to honor Harry Houlis upon his designation as Grand Marshal of the
Parade; and
WHEREAS, Harry Houlis started with the Cornwall Independence Day
Committee in 1984; during his tenure with the committee he has served in
many important roles including committee chairman; today, he is respon-
sible for the fireworks display and its accompanying music; and
WHEREAS, A proud veteran, Harry Houlis served his country for nearly
30 years in the United States military; and
WHEREAS, For over six decades, the citizens of Cornwall, New York,
have gathered together to celebrate the birth of our Nation on July 4th;
what began as a small patriotic celebration at Donahue's Farm, sponsored
by the Donahue and Dorfman families, has, over the years, evolved into
an event which involves the entire community; and
WHEREAS, The treasured values of family unity and wholesome enter-
tainment for all ages that are reflected in the events scheduled to
celebrate such an auspicious occasion help to foster community spirit
and cooperation and preserve the beliefs, ideals and values for which
our forefathers declared the independence of these United States; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
most joyously commemorate the 63rd Annual Cornwall Independence Day
Parade on July 4, 2012, and to honor Harry Houlis upon his designation
as Grand Marshal of the Parade; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Cornwall Independence Day Committee, and Grand Marshal
Harry Houlis.