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WEST SENECA COURT ROOM TOWN BOARD PROCEEDINGS 1250 Union Road Minutes - Meeting # 2026-03 West Seneca, NY 14224 February 9, 2026 WHEREAS, the Joint Veterans Commission and the men and women who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America including the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard and Reserves has provided enduring leadership in honoring the service and sacrifice of the nation’s veterans, preserving patriotic traditions, and ensuring that the values of freedom, remembrance, and service remain central to the Town’s civic identity; and WHEREAS, the Town of West Seneca has been safeguarded for generations by its dedicated men and women in the West Seneca Police Department and Volunteer Fire Companies, including Reserve, Vigilant, Winchester, Union Fire, Seneca Hose and East Seneca, whose members exemplify selfless service, bravery, and commitment to public safety and community protection; and WHEREAS, these dual anniversaries present a meaningful opportunity to honor the past, celebrate the present, and reaffirm a shared commitment to democratic values, civic participation, volunteerism and responsible local governance; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of West Seneca hereby commemorates the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the United States of America and the 175th Anniversary of the Founding of the Town of West Seneca; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board formally recognizes and expresses its gratitude to the Kiwanis Club, Lions Club, Rotary Club, Women’s Club, Garden Society, Civic and Patriotic Commission, Art Society, Youth Sports organizations, the Joint Veterans Commission, and the Volunteer Fire Companies of Reserve, Vigilant, Winchester, Union Fire, Seneca Hose, and East Seneca for their lasting and invaluable contributions to the civic, cultural, patriotic, and public safety life of the Town; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in addition to the Town’s Community Day festivities scheduled for June 25–27, 2026, and the national observance of Independence Day on July 4, 2026, the Town Board of the Town of West Seneca hereby declares Saturday, September 12, 2026, as “A More Perfect Union” Day; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that “A More Perfect Union” Day, to be held along Union Road, shall be recognized as a day of national and townwide celebration, honoring the shared ideals of unity, civic responsibility, service, and democratic participation that have shaped both the United States of America and the Town of West Seneca; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that residents, schools, civic organizations, veterans’ groups, service clubs, cultural institutions, youth organizations, and community partners are encouraged to participate in educational, historical, cultural, and commemorative activities recognizing these historic milestones; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution affirms the Town’s continued commitment to honoring its history, supporting civic institutions, and fostering a strong, inclusive, and forward-looking community; and BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution shall be entered into the official records of the Town of West Seneca and made publicly available in recognition of these significant 19