Senate Resolution No. 1346

BY: Senator GRIFFO

COMMEMORATING the 25th Anniversary of the Old Town
of Eaton Museum

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that the quality
of life of the citizens of the State of New York is greatly enriched by
its exceptional cultural, educational and recreational institutions; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Old Town of Eaton Museum; and

WHEREAS, In 1995, the Old Town of Eaton Museum was established in
the Wood House on Brooklyn Street, and three years later, it was moved
to the ancient stone building on River Road, one of the few early rubble
buildings built just after the 1790s; and

WHEREAS, The stone building was used as an early tannery before it
became the home of the town's shoemakers, the Sprague family who served
their community for numerous years; and

WHEREAS, Today, the Old Town of Eaton Museum features a special
display for William Sprague, a second-generation shoemaker who lived in
the house; and

WHEREAS, The success of the Old Town of Eaton Museum is in direct
correlation to the efforts of its dedicated staff and board, whose
involvement is, and always has been, characterized by an impressive
commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of
excellence in all endeavors on behalf of the organization and the
community it serves; and

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when
institutions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our
attention, they should be recognized and applauded by all the citizens
of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Old Town of Eaton Museum; and be
it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the Old Town of Eaton Museum.