LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the Battle
of the Thousand Islands, the final major action of the French and Indian
War, July 16-18, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commemorate signif-
icant events which represent turning points in our unique history and
which are indelibly etched in the saga of our great Nation; and
WHEREAS, It is also the sense of this Legislative Body to call atten-
tion to those historic sites within the State of New York which serve as
lasting reminders of our rich and unique past; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of the Thousand Islands, the
final major action of the French and Indian War; this auspicious occa-
sion will be celebrated by a French and Indian War re-enactment and
colonial trade fair, to be held on July 16-18, 2010, in Ogdensburg, New
York; and
WHEREAS, The New York State French and Indian War 250th Anniversary
Commemoration Commission is responsible for organizing and implementing
a series of French and Indian War re-enactment events, concluding with
the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of the Thousand Islands, the final
major action of the French and Indian War; and
WHEREAS, The Fort La Presentation Association is a not-for-profit
corporation based in Ogdensburg, New York; its mission is to sponsor or
benefit the historically accurate reconstruction of Fort de la Presenta-
tion in close proximity to the original site, and to administer an ongo-
ing presence; and
WHEREAS, On July 16, 17 and 18, 2010, the Fort La Presentation Associ-
ation will host New York State's final 250th anniversary commemoration
of the French and Indian War; as a signature event, re-enactors from
across North America and from Europe will honor the participants in the
last significant clash of French, British and American Indian forces;
this celebration will be held at historic Lighthouse Point in downtown
Ogdensburg, New York, on the banks of the St. Lawrence River adjacent to
the original Fort site; and
WHEREAS, Fort de la Presentation was important to the French efforts
to control North America in the mid-18th century; it was a fortified
mission at the confluence of the Oswegatchie River and the St. Lawrence
River and was founded by Abbe Francois Picquet in May 1749; ten years
later, the fort was abandoned when Britain was within a year of winning
the French and Indian War; and
WHEREAS, The defeat of French forces at the Battle of the Thousand
Islands and the siege of Fort Levis in August 1760 opened the upper St.
Lawrence River to Montreal; in September 1760, Montreal capitulated, and
the French and Indian War came to an end; and
WHEREAS, Over the past 250 years, the flags of France, England and the
United States have flown over this key location that saw action in three
colonial wars leading to the founding of the United States of America;
and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when events of
such historic significance are brought to our attention, they should be
recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of the Thousand Islands,
the final major action of the French and Indian War; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the New York State French and Indian War 250th Anniversary
Commemoration Commission and to the Fort La Presentation Association.