LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the Town
of New Haven, New York

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 200th Anniversary of the Town of New Haven, Oswego County, New
York; and
WHEREAS, This most auspicious occasion will commence with a cele-
bration in the town on April 6, 2013, which will include an opening
ceremony and a dedication of recent renovations to the town municipal
building; and
WHEREAS, During the 2013 calendar year, the Town of New Haven will
continue its bicentennial celebration using the theme "Celebrating 200
Years of New Haven Life and Patriotism", with the sale of machine
embroidered lace ornaments and cookbooks containing local recipes; in
addition a pictorial history of the Town containing photos of early
residents, farm equipment, homes and scenery has been assembled; a Memo-
rial Day parade will also be held, which will include floats and march-
ers in period costume; and
WHEREAS, New Haven was formed by law on April 2, 1813, and was the
last town taken from the Town of Mexico before the organization of the
present County of Oswego; and
WHEREAS, Early settlers in what is now the Town of New Haven who
arrived around 1800 found dense wilderness and heavy timbers of hard-
woods, and began felling the forests for agriculture, especially dairy-
ing and fruit growing; and
WHEREAS, The first road in the present town was opened before 1806,
and by 1814, there were 12 road districts, with the railroad coming to
the Town of New Haven in 1865; and
WHEREAS, The first Town of New Haven meeting was held at the home of
Ansel Snow on April 14, 1814; and
WHEREAS, Remaining fruitful over the ebb and flow of decades of growth
and change, the Town of New Haven continues its commitment to enhancing
the quality of life for 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 New Haven, 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 tran-
smitted to the Town of New Haven, New York.