335.2015 2017 Suffrage Centennial RESOLUTION SUPPORTING NEW YORK STATE'S 2017 SUFFRAGE
CENTENNIAL AND 2020 NATIONAL SUFFRAGE CENTENNIAL
RESOLUTION NO.: 335, 2015
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. William VanNess
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Doug Irish
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury, New York has a rich tradition of artistic, literary,
business and activist expression by women, and New York State is considered the "Cradle" of
the women's rights movement in the United States, and
WHEREAS 2017 is the centennial observance of the 1917 victory of women winning
voting rights in New York State; and
WHEREAS 2020 is the National centennial observance of the ratification of the 19th
Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that guaranteed American women the right to vote, and
WHEREAS, local exhibits, programs, events and celebrations pertaining to women and
their campaigns for equal rights contribute to overall happiness, raise spirits and morale, and
contribute to local economic development through sustainable cultural heritage tourism and
affirm the community's commitment to equality that is part of our Town history and heritage,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby supports the Town of
Queensbury, New York's preparation for the State 2017 and National 2020 women's suffrage
centennial celebrations by encouraging individuals and businesses, arts, cultural, governmental,
service and political organizations and groups to plan and coordinate events pertaining to women
and their accomplishments to be held during the years 2017 and from now through 2020, in
addition to participating in regional and statewide networks promoting such initiatives, including
the New York State Path Through History tourism network, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
sign any documentation and take any action necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 28th day of September, 2015 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Metivier, Mr. Clements, Mr. Irish, Mr. VanNess, Mr. Strough
NOES None
ABSENT: None