 
Senate Resolution No. 618
 
BY: Senator RYAN
 
        COMMEMORATING   the   200th  Anniversary  of  Erie
        County, 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 200th Anniversary of Erie County, New York,  on  Friday,
April 2, 2021; and
 
  WHEREAS,  This historic county's bicentennial commemoration provides
us an exciting opportunity to illuminate the little-known stories of the
past;  throughout  the  coming  year,  Erie  County   will   honor   the
individuals,  who  through their contributions and sacrifices, helped to
build this community; and
 
  WHEREAS, Erie County will endeavor to commemorate the many  moments,
like  the War of 1812, and the Pan-American Exposition, when the eyes of
the world were upon them, and they will celebrate  the  presidents,  the
inventors, the individuals, and the millions of immigrants who helped to
forge the community and county; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Under the able leadership of Erie County Executive Mark C.
Poloncarz, this bicentennial celebration  (EC200)  will  spotlight  Erie
County's  history,  from  its  incorporation  until today, and will also
commemorate the hardworking individuals who built Erie County; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Erie  County's  bicentennial  will  be   celebrated   with
impressive  shows filled with fun, education, and history; these are set
to begin on April 2, 2021, and run through April of 2022; many  partners
and  community volunteers are joining in this effort and supporting Erie
County's 200th Anniversary; and
 
  WHEREAS, Furthermore, two years in the making, EC200 events include:
the Buffalo History Museum and activities; an EC200 Passport  with  over
30  historical sites to visit around Erie County; a special bicentennial
concert to be recorded by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra  for  later
air;  and  "This  Day  in  History,"  a video that recaps many important
historical events, automatically updating daily; and
 
  WHEREAS, A variety of programs and speakers will all be included  in
this  yearlong  celebration  of these bicentennial festivities; the "Our
Town" series along with other videos of  local  historical  significance
will  be  aired  for  the  first  time in many years, along with various
speaker series, reading events, and events highlighting  the  many  ways
which local groups celebrate their traditions and holidays; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Virtual  historical story maps will be created by the Erie
County Department of Environment and Planning and  students  at  Buffalo
State  College;  an  Erie County bicentennial exhibit will be opening at
the Buffalo History Museum; and Flying Bison Brewery will release  "Erie
 
County  Parks  and  Recreation"  pilsner, a celebratory brew, with other
breweries expected to release their own bicentennial editions  as  well;
and
 
  WHEREAS,  Remaining  fruitful  over  the  ebb and flow of decades of
growth and change, Erie County 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 Erie County, 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 Mark Poloncarz, County Executive, Erie County, New York.
Commemorating the 200th Anniversary of Erie County, New York

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