J 63: Commemorating the 220th Anniversary of the Town of Wells, New York

 Senate Resolution No. 63 BY: Senator WALCZYK COMMEMORATING the 220th Anniversary of the Town of Wells, New York 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 220th Anniversary of the Town of Wells in Hamilton County, New York; and WHEREAS, The area which Wells now occupies was first settled in 1798, and the Town was officially established in 1805 while it was still part of Montgomery County; it was split off from parts of Mayfield and Northampton and subsequently reduced by the incorporation of Hope and Long Lake; and WHEREAS, The town was named after Joshua Wells, a land agent who built the first mills in the region; and WHEREAS, The Town of Wells became a tourist destination with its host of opportunities for kayaking, boating, fishing, hunting, and other sought-after outdoor activities such as a ice racing on Lake Algonquin and Old Home Days which takes place during the first weekend of August annually; and WHEREAS, Remaining fruitful over the ebb and flow of decades of growth and change, the Town of Wells, New York continues its commitment to enhancing the quality of life of its citizens, ensuring a positive business, institutional and educational climate, and providing all essential services; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Town of Wells, 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 Wells.