517.2000
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT OF PARTNERS FOR
PROGRESS PROPOSAL TO CREATE A MULTI-PURPOSE
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
RESOLUTION NO.: 517, 2000
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, Partners for Progress (PFP), a local non-profit organization formed to
revitalize downtown Glens Falls, has proposed to sponsor, develop and attract various development
projects to the downtown Glens Falls area, and
WHEREAS, PFP is planning to renovate the former Woolworth’s building in the City of
Glens Falls to create a multi-purpose performing arts center which will provide space for
community-based arts groups to perform and entertain area residents, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to adopt a Resolution supporting the PFP project as
the Board feels that the project will serve as a tourism attraction, educational resource and benefit to
residents in the Town of Queensbury and surrounding area,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby expresses its support for the Partners
for Progress renovation of the former Woolworth’s building in the City of Glens Falls to create a
multi-purpose performing arts center which will provide space for community-based arts groups to
perform and entertain area residents, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor’s
Office to forward a certified copy of this Resolution to Partners for Progress, c/o Thomas Hoy at the
Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company in Glens Falls and the City of Glens Falls Common
Council.
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Duly adopted this 18 day of December, 2000 by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Stec, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Martin, Mr. Turner, Mr. Brower
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
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