 
Assembly Resolution No. 139
 
BY: M. of A. Manktelow
 
        COMMEMORATING   the  200th  Anniversary  of  Wayne
        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  Wayne  County,  New  York,  to  be
recognized  with  a Commemoration Event to take place Tuesday, April 11,
2023, in recognition of the proud history and promising future of  Wayne
County; and
 
  WHEREAS,  On  April  11,  1823,  the  New York State Legislature and
Governor Joseph C. Yates acted to form  Wayne  County  from  Seneca  and
Ontario  Counties  in accordance with the State Constitution; the County
was named in honor of Revolutionary War General Anthony Wayne; and
 
  WHEREAS, Wayne County was  the  territorial  hunting,  fishing,  and
gathering  grounds of the Cayuga and Seneca peoples of the Haudenosaunee
Confederacy; and
 
  WHEREAS, Wayne County's creeks, rivers, bays,  and  the  Great  Lake
Ontario were major factors in the first early settlers staying here; and
 
  WHEREAS, The soil was rich and the climate conducive to agricultural
development,  leading  to a blossoming fruit belt, contributing to Wayne
County being the number one producer of apples in New York State; and
 
  WHEREAS,  The  opening  of  the  Erie  Canal  led  to  expansion  of
communities  along  the  County's  banks and the development of industry
during the 19th Century, making Wayne County an  early  leader  in  many
commercial and agricultural endeavors; and
 
  WHEREAS,  The  waters and rich soil led to agricultural development,
commercial enterprises, and communities centered on rural living  across
the  varied  terrain  of drumlins, mucklands, creeks, and open bodies of
water; and
 
  WHEREAS, The population, now grown to over 90,000 people, supports a
wide array of  educational,  recreational,  commercial,  and  employment
opportunities; and
 
  WHEREAS, Wayne County has had times of great economic prosperity and
great  economic  strife, but remains committed to its larger industries,
agriculture, and  tourism,  while  supporting  the  efforts  of  smaller
businesses,  not-for-profits,  and  other groups within its borders that
create a diverse network of employers; and
 
  WHEREAS, Wayne County celebrates its Bicentennial year of 2023  with
many projects, events, and programs, providing numerous opportunities to
 
explore,   discover,  visit,  and  celebrate  the  wealth  of  historic,
cultural, and artistic opportunities throughout the County; and
 
  WHEREAS, This momentous occasion welcomes people to come together to
share  stories,  honor history, celebrate local heritage, and appreciate
this unique county, its 15 towns, seven villages, and countless hamlets;
this celebration is an opportunity to instill a sense of  community  and
county-wide  pride, develop a richer understanding of the County's past,
recognize the present, and envision the  future  of  the  beloved  Wayne
County whom many call home; and
 
  WHEREAS, Of historic origin, and remaining fruitful over the ebb and
flow  of decades of growth and change, Wayne County continues to provide
the quintessential quality of life for its residents; and
 
  WHEREAS, The residents of Wayne County 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 Wayne County's rich history and enduring
contribution to the State of New York, this Legislative Body is proud to
pay tribute to this spirited County  upon  the  occasion  of  its  200th
Anniversary; now, therefore, be it
 
  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 200th  Anniversary  of  Wayne  County,  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 copies of this Resolution, suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted  to  The Wayne County Bicentennial Committee Members, led by
co-chairs Gene Bavis and Rosa Fox.
Commemorating the 200th Anniversary of Wayne County, New York

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