2008/08/06
A RESOLUTION BY THE HISTORIC SARATOGA-WASHINGTON ON THE HUDSON PARTNERSHIP ESTABLISHING ITS MISSION STATEMENT.
WHEREAS, the New York State Legislature found that the region comprising The Historic Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson Partnership posses unique historic and natural significance as a primary birthplace of America; and
WHEREAS, The Historic Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson Partnership recognizes major historical sites within which are features of a corridor associated with change, revolution and transportation; and
WHEREAS, This Historic Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson Partnership will build and expand on existing public and private initiatives to fully realize the historic, natural and scenic, recreational and economic potential for the people of its region and the state as a whole; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that The Historic Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson Partnership has voted on and adopted the following mission statement:
The Historic Saratoga-Washington on the Hudson Partnership's mission is to preserve, enhance and develop the historic, agricultural, scenic, natural and recreational resources and the significant waterways within the Partnership region. Through the tradition of municipal home rule, the Partnership will foster collaborative projects with pertinent non-profit and governmental entities with an emphasis on both agricultural and open space protection, economic and tourism development, and the protection and interpretation of our natural and cultural heritage.
Thomas Richardson, Chairman
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be distributed to:
United States Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand
New York State Governor David A. Patterson
New York State Senator Elizabeth O’C Little
New York State Assemblymember Roy J. McDonald
New York State Assemblymember Steven Englebright
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Pete Grannis
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner Carol Ash
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Patrick Hooker