LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 175th Anniversary of the Town
of Webster to be celebrated throughout the year of 2015 by the Town of
Webster

WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to honor and commem-
orate 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 commem-
orate the 175th Anniversary of the Town of Webster, Monroe County, New
York, and where many activities have been planned to take place through-
out the year to celebrate this milestone; and
WHEREAS, The site of present-day Webster, New York, was first discov-
ered in 1669, by French explorer LaSalle who entered Irondequoit Bay,
the land of the Seneca Indians, to explore Lake Ontario and look for
inland waterways; and
WHEREAS, On July 25, 1837, Daniel Webster spoke to a large gathering
at the courthouse in Rochester, New York, concerning currency regulation
and the state of the economy; the farmers from North Penfield, who were
part of his audience that day, were so impressed by his eloquence that,
when they petitioned the state legislature for separate town status from
Penfield, they chose to name it in his honor; and
WHEREAS, On February 6, 1840, Governor William Seward announced the
birth of Webster, New York; originally part of North Penfield, land was
split off to create the new town, and over 2,000 residents became a part
of the Town of Webster; and
WHEREAS, The first town meeting was held at John Lett's tavern, south
of the present village; attendees discussed town needs and elected offi-
cials necessary to meet those needs; and
WHEREAS, In the early 1900s, citizens feeling the need for better fire
protection, sanitation facilities, lighting, water, and other improve-
ments proposed that a separate village be incorporated within the town;
on March 27, 1905, a referendum was approved by a 27-vote margin,
resulting in the incorporation of the Village of Webster; and
WHEREAS, Today, under the luminous leadership of Supervisor Ronald W.
Nesbitt, citizens interested in the history of Webster make up the
Webster Museum and Historical Society; volunteers from this organization
staff the Webster Museum, which is located in the Village of Webster;
and
WHEREAS, The Webster Museum is comprised of several permanent histor-
ical displays as well as changing feature displays at different times of
the year; and
WHEREAS, Remaining fruitful over the ebb and flow of decades of growth
and change, the Town of Webster continues its commitment to enhancing
the quality of life of its citizens, ensuring a positive business,
institutional and educational climate, and providing all essential
services; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 175th Anniversary of the Town of Webster, 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 tran-
smitted to Ronald W. Nesbitt, Supervisor, Town of Webster.