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07-19-09
Mt. Vernon
Gov.
Paterson visits Mt. Vernon and meets with city officials
and business leaders over stimulus money
Story by
Aliyyah Camp, Photos by Joe Parisi
On Wednesday, July
15th, Mount Vernon DPW Commissioner, Terrence Horton, held
an evening of gratitude for New York’s first
African-American governor, David Paterson, at his Mount
Vernon townhouse. “To be honored with this type of visit
from Governor Paterson is quite an exceptional experience,”
said Commissioner Horton. “He is a great leader.” The event
answered many questions about the current stimulus package
and how it particularly pertains to the city of Mount
Vernon.
In attendance for the Governor's visit were many Mount
Vernon business leaders, Mayor Clinton I. Young, along with several
NY State officials.
When introduced by the host, Commissioner Horton,
Paterson immediately acknowledged Mount Vernon as a
positively growing city, but stated that the the state of
New York is going through a difficult period. "New York is
poised at a defining moment in its history. We
are faced with the greatest economic and fiscal
challenge of our lifetimes. Despite the
obstacles we face, New Yorkers should know that
we will not turn our backs on our core
priorities. Instead, in these demanding times,
we must better focus our limited resources so we
can deliver the essential services that we need
not just to weather this economic storm, but to
build toward future progress," said Governor
Paterson. “In the midst of
financial crisis, we have still been able to do other things
that we wanted do. For example, Mount Vernon
received $625,700 in energy-efficiency block grants and
almost $500,000 in community-development block-grants. These
grants mean improved energy-storage technology and increased
jobs for the city of Mount Vernon."
Governor
Paterson’s speech on the filter of money from President
Obama’s stimulus package, to New York’s budget, to Mount
Vernon’s benefit, was both informative and encouraging, and
was well received by the many in attendance.
Afterwards, Commissioner Horton, Mayor Clinton Young and
Councilman Steven Horton introduced a special guest, Colonel Lee
A. Archer, Jr. of the
famed Tuskegee Airmen. After addressing the guests,
Colonel Archer was next presented with a
commemorative jacket, bearing his name, rank and
branch of service.
The night served to be a success with a
gathering of highly motivated officials and business leaders from Mount Vernon,
who not only enjoyed the presence of the
governor, but also the hospitality, ambiance,
food and and entertainment provided by the host,
Commissioner Horton.
Last to speak was Mayor Young, who stated: "Governor Paterson will continue to make
strides towards a better economy and community. He has been
a great partner, especially for the city of Mount Vernon."
Guests listening
to Gov. Paterson
The quartet Ӓj
from Mount Vernon provided musical entertainment
(l to r)
Commissioner Terrence Horton, Col. Lee A.
Archer, Jr. (USAF Ret.) and Councilman Steve
Horton.
Gov. David
Paterson addressing the guests
The
Mount Vernon Democratic Party
Chairman, Deveraux Cannick
Commissioner
Terrence Horton
Another view of
the guests in attendance
(l to r) Mayor
Clinton I. Young, Gov. Paterson and
Commissioner Terrence Horton
Col. Lee A.
Archer, Jr. receiving a commemorative jacket
bearing his name, rank and branch of service.
Col. Lee A.
Archer, Jr. (l) and Gov. Paterson
(l to r) Col. Lee
A. Archer, Jr., Gov. Paterson and Commissioner
Terrence Horton
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