Honor Shelby’s 200th Anniversary

Assembly Resolution No. 789 BY: M. of A. Norris COMMEMORATING the 200th Anniversary of the Town of Shelby, New York, in Orleans County 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 200th Anniversary of the Town of Shelby, New York, in Orleans County; and WHEREAS, The Town of Shelby, New York, was formed on March 6, 1818, from the Town of Ridgeway and Genesee County by an Act of the New York State Legislature; Shelby was named in honor of Governor Isaac Shelby, the first and fifth Governor of the State of Kentucky; and WHEREAS, The Town of Shelby encompasses 46.3 miles and is located in the southwest corner of Orleans County; the Town is comprised of the hamlets of Shelby Center, East Shelby, West Shelby, Shelby Basin and Millville; the southern half of the Village of Medina is located in the Town of Shelby and the county seat is in Albion, New York; and WHEREAS, Of the County's 42,235 residents, approximately 5,319 people call the Town of Shelby home; and WHEREAS, The citizens of Shelby work at various manufacturing, industrial and multi-generational farming operations, and proudly support Iroquois Job Corps, and the Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge; town officials diligently work to protect the wildlife and wild lands in the refuge and are committed to safeguarding this shelter for all species; and WHEREAS, Remaining fruitful over the ebb and flow of decades of growth and change, the Town of Shelby 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 200th Anniversary of the Town of Shelby, New York, 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 Ed Houseknecht, Supervisor, Town of Shelby.