THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION NO. 629 OF 2002 WAS ADOPTED AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2002:

WHEREAS, it is our understanding that the U.S. Government plans to transfer Little Gull and Race Rock Lighthouses to a nor-for-profit entity who will agree to maintain the structures and provide access by the U.S. Coast Guard who would maintain the light as a Federal Aid to Navigation; and

WHEREAS, East End Lighthouses, Inc. was formed in January of 2001 with one of its specific purposes to be in a position to accept the ownership of these two lighthouses and others should they become available; and

WHEREAS, East End Lighthouses, Inc. is the only dedicated lighthouse organization located in Southold Town; and

WHEREAS, Little Gull and Race Rock Lighthouses are located in the Town of Southold; and
WHEREAS, the principals of East End Lighthouses have the experience and resources to
take on the task of the maintenance of these two off shore lighthouses; and

WHEREAS, Dave Allen, a Director of East End Lighthouses, Inc. and experienced marine contractor has had thirty years working on Little Gull, Race Rock and Orient Point lighthouses and has therefore gained a detailed understanding of these lighthouses; and

WHEREAS, East End Lighthouses is a Chapter of the American Lighthouse Foundation and has the full support of this national lighthouse organization to take on this task; and

WHEREAS, Race Rock and Little Gull Lighthouses are considered by maritime entities as being the most important lighthouses in Long Island Sound as they provide the gateway to the entrance and exit of Long Island Sound vessel traffic; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold send copies of this resolution to County, State, and Federal officials and request their support that if the Federal Government decides to transfer Little Gull, Race Rock, and other Southold Town Lighthouses to a not-for-profit entity under the provisions of the National Lighthouse Preservation Act, it is hereby requested that East End Lighthouses, Inc. be given favorable consideration.

Elizabeth A. Neville
Southold Town Clerk