Sullivan County Legislator
Alan Sorensen
District 9-Town of Thompson
Sullivan County, New York
Monticello, NY 12701
ph: 845-794-3000 x 3300
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On May 28th, remember those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom on Memorial Day
They are dead; but they live in each Patriot's breast, And their names are engraven on honor's bright crest. ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Monday is Memorial Day, which is a holiday we celebrate to honor all those brave Americans who have died in the various wars fought during our history.
Originally called Decoration Day, this tribute day was first proclaimed by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, and first observed on May 30, 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of both Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. It was first recognized as an official holiday in the United States in 1873 by New York State.
While Memorial Day has become a Federal three-day holiday and often denotes the beginning of the summer season in resort areas like SullivanCounty, it is meant as a day of remembrance of the men and women who served in our armed forces.
There are a number of Memorial Day events this weekend in Sullivan County. In District 9, a service will be held at the Sullivan County Government Center at the Veteran's Memorial at 10:30 a.m. In addition, the Veterans Service Agency will hold a memorial service and wreath laying ceremony lead by Master of Ceremonies John Crotty at the Sullivan County Veterans Cemetery on Sunset Lake Road in Liberty later that day at 1pm.
Save on your energy costs by accessing "Sustainable Sullivan County" Website!
New resource helps Sullivan County residents become more energy efficient in their homes and businesses!
http://sustainablesullivancounty.org/
Sullivan County recently launched a great new website where county residents can find unique ways to make smart energy and cost saving investments in their homes and workplaces!
The new website, which is designed to help residents and business owners lower their energy use and save money on their utility bills, provides valuable information about how they can take advantage of State and Federal tax credits and incentives, energy conservation and other helpful interactive tools.
In addition, local residents can find out how to secure free/low cost home energy audits from the website.
Local businesses that offer green building products or services can also become a sponsor of the Sustainable Sullivan County website to reach interested prospects and customer leads.
Access to the website is free and residents can sign up to receive a monthly newsletter, which provides valuable information and updates on energy conservation measures and new Federal and State Agency and local utility incentive programs, which are periodically provided by NYSEG, Central Hudson and Orange & Rockland Utilities.
The new website was recently developed through a partnership between the County of Sullivan and Blue Springs Energy LLC, an organization that helps communities participate in clean energy programs.
The idea of retaining Blue Springs Energy to develop the website dates back in the Spring of 2009, when I invited Larry Simpson, President of Blue Springs Energy to make a presentation before the Governmental Services Committee. Following a February 2012 presentation to the Sustainability Committee of the County Legislature, the measure finally received the endorsement of the Sullivan County Legislature.
Sullivan County has many green businesses and organizations helping the community lower utility cost, save energy and reduce our environmental impacts. This website will help continue to make Sullivan County homes and businesses more energy efficient.
Monticello, NY 12701
ph: 845-794-3000 x 3300
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