J 58: Commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the Town of Sandy Creek, New York, in 2025

 Senate Resolution No. 58 BY: Senator WALCZYK COMMEMORATING the 200th Anniversary of the Town of Sandy Creek, 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 Sandy Creek, New York; and WHEREAS, In 1615, the French explorer, Samuel de Champlain, passed through the town, leading a war party of Hurons and soldiers; and WHEREAS, It was not until circa 1803, near Lacona, that the town was first settled; the Town of Sandy Creek was formally established from the Town of Richland in 1825; the Villages of Lacona and Sandy Creek are located within the Town; and WHEREAS, The Town of Sandy Creek is in the northwestern part of Oswego County; the western border of Sandy Creek is Lake Ontario, and the northern border is Jefferson County; and WHEREAS, The Town of Sandy Creek was the home of Thomas Meacham who sent president Andrew Jackson the largest cheese as a gift in 1835; the finished product was four feet in diameter, two feet thick, and nearly 1,400 pounds in weight; on February 22, 1836, the President invited the public to come to the White House and partake of the cheese; and WHEREAS, Notable individuals who lived in Sandy Creek were Clarence D. Clark (1851-1930), a member of the United States Congress, and Allen and James Thompson, brothers who were each awarded the Medal of Honor for their actions in the Civil War; and WHEREAS, The Holyoke Cottage, a historic home built in 1905, was listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places in 1988; and WHEREAS, Of historic origin, and remaining fruitful over the ebb and flow of decades of growth and change, the Town of Sandy Creek continues to provide the quintessential quality of life for its residents; and WHEREAS, The residents of the Town of Sandy Creek 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 Sandy Creek'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 Sandy Creek, 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 Sandy Creek.