Bill Text: NY K00277 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

---

Bill Title: Commemorating the 235th Anniversary of the Town of Pawling, New York, on March 7, 2023

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-04-17 - adopted [K00277 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-K00277-Introduced.html

---

Assembly Resolution No. 277

BY: M. of A. Beephan

        COMMEMORATING the 235th Anniversary of the Town of
        Pawling, New York, on March 7, 2023

  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  235th Anniversary of the Town of Pawling, New York, on
March 7, 2023; and

  WHEREAS, The Town of Pawling was part of the Beekman Patent, a large
land grant to Colonial Henry Beekman in 1697; and

  WHEREAS, During the American Revolution Colonial Commander in  Chief
George Washington established his headquarters at the John Kane House in
the Town for two months in 1778; and

  WHEREAS,  Today, nestled in the foothills of the Berkshires, Pawling
is a community of abundance; country vistas, unique homes, and a  quaint
village  welcome all; town residents enjoy the oldest municipality owned
golf course in America, a dozen tennis courts, two lakes, and more  than
300 acres of parkland; and

  WHEREAS,  Furthermore, the Great Swamp, Appalachian Trail and Nature
Conservancy offer outdoor enthusiasts' opportunities aplenty; and

  WHEREAS, In a community steeped in benevolence, dozens of  volunteer
organizations provide everything from tours of Washington's headquarters
to a staffed Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center; and

  WHEREAS,  Pawling, New York is located in the southwestern corner of
the 105th Assembly District; and

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

  WHEREAS,  The residents of the Town of Pawling 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 Pawling'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
235th Anniversary; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 235th Anniversary of the Town of  Pawling  on  March  7,
2023,  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 Pawling, New York.