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ATTACHMENT NO. Ad AGENDA DATE _ JOJIG/2-0L6 To &Person &Person & Person Cc & Person Bcc & Person Subject Greetings Village of Springville and Town of Concord Boards, This year as America commemorated the 250th Anniversary of our nation's independence, Concord played a key part in this wonderful celebration. Though Western New York was only a backwater territory, not even in the original Colonies or the fledgling United States, we were instrumental in the growth of our nation. Because of the Revolutionary War the “Wilderness” west of the Mohawk Valley soon was opened to expansion and the settlement of our beloved community. Concord as well other local towns and hamlets were impacted by USA's second American Revolution namely “The War of 1812”. Many of our early settlers were still painfully aware of impacts of British Colonialism and the degregations of being subjects of the crown. The growing pangs of a new nation was wrath with uncertainty, fear of British backlash, as well as the excitement of being free to be able to determine our own destiny. This uneasy elation was manifest in our pioneer record. Manifested by our location to hostile neighbors to our north and with uncertain relationships with our surrounding indigenous neighbors it became apparent that we required a trained and ready militia to protect our new way of life. Our new country, Our new region of New York and the enthusiasm for western expansion manifested many exhibitions of patriotic displays, both in the early days as well as 250 years later. To note, even though we didn't fire rounds of lead into the sky and erect massive bon fires, we still displayed our excitement for the past and the future of our great land. Pyrotechnic displays, parades, red white and blue decor contests, flag displays throughout the town and over roadways as well as educational presentations of our area “Liberty Poles” gave recognition of our many patriot citizens who now reside in our many burial grounds. Many hands worked to present our storied past. The Historian's Office was very pleased to assist the large numbers of local citizen historians who created this celebration. Everyone has a story to tell and everyone has a duty to share America's story with future citizens. Our next generation of Concordians will surely remember and be grateful for the efforts of our present patriots through our memoirs, traditions and preservation efforts.