J 35: Commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the Town of Albion, New York, in 2025

 Senate Resolution No. 35 BY: Senator WALCZYK COMMEMORATING the 200th Anniversary of the Town of Albion, New York, in 2025 WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to honor and commemorate the distinguished histories of the communities which comprise the noble body of this great Empire State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the Town of Albion, New York; and WHEREAS, Prior to 1788, Native Americans would fish for salmon and hunt in the area now known as the Town of Albion, New York; they named the land Alkineaur, meaning "sand bank"; the territory was annexed to the State of New York on March 1, 1788; and WHEREAS, Brothers John and Nicholas Roosevelt bought a tract of land from the State of New York in 1791; the next year, they sold the land to George Scriba, who called it "Alkmaar" after a town in the Netherlands, and in 1794, the parcel was called "Scriba's Patent"; and WHEREAS, Originally known as Township 22, the Town of Albion, located in Oswego County, was formally founded on March 24, 1825, when it was separated from the Town of Richland; and WHEREAS, The Town of Albion is home to the Salmon River Fish Hatchery, a popular place for visitors to watch egg collections; annually, three million fish are raised there; and WHEREAS, Of historic origin, and remaining fruitful over the ebb and flow of decades of growth and change, the Town of Albion continues to provide the quintessential quality of life for its residents; and WHEREAS, The residents of the Town of Albion have a bright outlook for the future of their community which remains a beautiful place in which to live, raise a family, conduct business, and enjoy the natural beauty and historical sites that make this sector of New York State a charming and welcoming community; and WHEREAS, In recognition of Albion's rich history and enduring contribution to the State of New York, this Legislative Body is proud to pay tribute to this spirited Town upon the occasion of its 200th Anniversary; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the Town of Albion, New York, recognizing the significance of the role it continues to play in the life of the communities of the State of New York; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Town of Albion.