"As a final lift to the spirits of local historians and others passionate
about history, I am so pleased this year to be able to take a step to
connect our past, our present and our future. Even before the creation of
the United States, Dutchess County played a vital role in our nation's
history. That is why I have included funding in the 2005 budget to insure
we can support the efforts of the volunteer community to continue to record
and preserve the rich heritage of Dutchess County. Our goal is to enhance
the efforts of our community organizations, not duplicate them.

Certainly as we can all sense and feel inside the walls of this precious
community asset we sit in today, the history of our community indeed offers
a clear connection between our past, our present and our future, and it
continually enriches us as individuals and a community."
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It's a start - I'm a somewhat concerned about not seeing the words "County
Historian" in this portion of the Address! Time will Tell! - "Ginny"
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For the full Address Click on the Link Below:
2005 State of the County Address
The above excerpt is at the very end!