LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 170th Anniversary of the Town
of Hartsville to be celebrated in the summer of 2014

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, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commemorate the anniversary of the founding of municipalities throughout
the State, noting in turn their contributions to the fabric and progres-
sion 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 170th Anniversary of the Town of Hartsville, in Steuben Coun-
ty, New York; Town Supervisor, Michael Muhleisen, will honor its
heritage at the annual Old Home Day in the summer of 2014; and
WHEREAS, The year 2014 marks the 170th Anniversary of the Town of
Hartsville, which was established on lands taken from Hornellsville, New
York, in 1844; and
WHEREAS, In 1810, Joseph Purdy became Hartsville's first permanent
settler; on February 7, 1844, Hartsville was established as a town and
its first supervisor was Charles N. Hart; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the years, the Town of Hartsville's main industry
has shifted primarily from logging to farming and dairying; today, it is
now more of a hunting area; and
WHEREAS, According to the 2000 census, the Town of Hartsville's popu-
lation is approximately 585; its momentous locations include Purdy
Creek, named after early settler Joseph Purdy, which is a stream flowing
through the town and Hartsville village that eventually flows into the
Canisteo River, and Webb Hollow, a valley northwest of Hartsville
village; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of this milestone, STEUBEN ECHOES, Steuben
County Historical Society's quarterly magazine, will publish a story on
the town's history in May of 2014; and
WHEREAS, Of historic origin, and remaining fruitful over the ebb and
flow of decades of growth and change, the Town of Hartsville continues
to provide the quintessential quality of life for its residents; and
WHEREAS, These residents have a bright outlook for the future of their
community, which remains a beautiful place in which to live and raise a
family; and
WHEREAS, In observance of the Town of Hartsville's rich history and
enduring contribution to the State of New York, this Legislative Body is
proud to pay tribute to this spirited town upon the occasion of its
170th Anniversary; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 170th Anniversary of the Town of Hartsville and to
enthusiastically salute its residents as they celebrate this auspicious
occasion; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Michael Muhleisen, Town Supervisor of Hartsville.