New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 9 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › Subtitle A - Governor's Office › Chapter I - Executive Orders › Part 5 - Executive Orders (George E. Pataki) › Section 5.80 - Executive Order No. 80: Establishing the Temporary Commission to Commemorate the Centennial of the Governorship of Theodore Roosevelt. [*]

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 28, July 10, 2024
WHEREAS, the year 1998 marks the centennial of the
					 emergence of Theodore Roosevelt as a New Yorker of national renown and his
					 election as Governor of New York. His prominence in the public realm began in
					 his twenties as a member of the State Assembly, and carried over into his
					 thirties, when he served as the United States Civil Service Commissioner, the
					 New York City Police Commissioner and as Assistant Secretary of the Navy. While
					 any single one of these personal achievements and contributions to the citizens
					 of the State of New York and the United States of America alone would have been
					 noteworthy enough to preserve his permanent place in history as a great
					 American, it was not until he assumed the Governorship of the State of New York
					 in January 1899, that Theodore Roosevelt, only 41 years of age, occupied a
					 position that was worthy of his talents, zeal, probity, vision and
					 character.
WHEREAS, the significant accomplishments of Theodore
					 Roosevelt's 24-month Governorship have been overshadowed somewhat by the
					 everlasting fame of his later achievements and ebullient personality as
					 President, national politician, statesman, writer, and explorer. Nevertheless,
					 these two years would prove to be a defining period, an impressive "dress
					 rehearsal" of sorts, for one of the greatest American presidents of all
					 time.
WHEREAS, the most salient attributes of Roosevelt's
					 Governorship were his tireless efforts to promote efficiency and honesty in
					 government, fairness and civility in society at large, and responsibility for
					 the well-being of future generations, other aspects of his legacy are still
					 tangible to those of us living in New York today. The conservation of New
					 York's bountiful natural resources, the reform of government excess and an
					 insistence upon the widest possible citizen participation in determining a
					 community's direction are timeless reflections of Roosevelt's brand of
					 progressive Republicanism. These lasting legacies of Theodore Roosevelt
					 attracted enthusiastic approval at the dawn of the new century and have held an
					 irresistible appeal for generations of forward looking leaders in this State
					 ever since. These traits which Roosevelt so bullishly personified are as
					 deserving of being honored today as they were a hundred years ago.
WHEREAS, at the dawn of another century, as we recall
					 Theodore Roosevelt's vibrant life and robust populist legacy longingly, with
					 both admiration and affection, it is uniquely fitting that we mark the
					 anniversaries and achievements of his career during the pivotal years of 1898
					 through 1900 in a manner that brings his story into sharper focus for all New
					 Yorkers today, and especially the young.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE E. PATAKI, Governor of the State
					 of New York, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
					 Laws of the State of New York, do hereby establish the Temporary Commission to
					 Commemorate the Centennial of the Governorship of Theodore Roosevelt.
The purpose of the Temporary Commission will be to
					 initiate, coordinate and facilitate commemorative events, exhibits,
					 publications, broadcasts, and related programs and projects, working in
					 association with appropriate Federal, State and local government agencies,
					 nonprofit and educational organizations and private citizens.
The Temporary Commission is hereby authorized to call upon
					 any agency, department, office, division or public authority of this State to
					 supply it with data and other information, personnel and assistance it deems
					 necessary to discharge its duties under this Order. Each agency, department,
					 office, division or public authority of this State is hereby required, to the
					 extent not inconsistent with law, to cooperate with the Temporary Commission
					 and to furnish it with such information, personnel and assistance as is
					 necessary to accomplish the purpose of this Order.
Members of this Temporary Commission, who shall be
					 appointed by the Governor, shall receive no compensation, but shall be entitled
					 to reimbursement for any necessary expenses incurred in connection with the
					 performance of their duties. The Temporary Commission shall be chaired by a
					 member designated by the Governor and shall exist for the duration of the
					 commemoration period, ending December 31, 2000.
Signed: George E. Pataki
Dated: May 8, 1998
Footnotes
* [Revoked by Executive Order
					 No. 5 (Eliot Spitzer),
infra.
] [Revoked by Executive Order No.
					 9 (David A. Paterson),
infra.
] [Revoked by Executive Order No.
					 2 (Andrew M. Cuomo),
infra.
]