LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the
Original Snow Train

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; 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 75th Anniversary of the Original Snow Train, to be celebrated
from March 4-7, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Wednesday, March 4, 2009, marks the 75th Anniversary of the
first ski train in North Creek; the Town of Johnsburg, the Olympic
Regional Development Authority, and the North Creek Depot Association
are working together to celebrate this fine event; and
WHEREAS, On March 4, 1934, the first ski train unloaded passengers at
the North Creek Depot; these particular individuals had been transported
to the first commercial ski area on the East coast; and
WHEREAS, The Gore Mountain Ski Club had been established a year earli-
er when a group of young men from North Creek returned from the Olympic
Games at Lake Placid; realizing they had skiing possibilities at home,
they immediately set forth to bring new life into the village; and
WHEREAS, A lodge was built where the newly formed trails met in a
natural bowl west of the village of North Creek; a peaceful snowbound
existence was dramatically transformed when the population of 600
swelled to 800 and soon grew to 1,000 inhabitants; and
WHEREAS, By 1936, as many as 3,000 skiers were arriving each weekend
to attempt the revolutionary "ride up-slide down system" that had origi-
nated there; over the years, countless individuals have assisted in the
progression and advancement of the Original Snow Train; and
WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body acknowl-
edges the success of the Original Snow Train and recognizes its many
contributions, fully confident that it will continue to enjoy the spar-
kling success it has experienced thus far; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Original Snow Train; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Town of Johnsburg, the Olympic Regional Development
Authority, and to the North Creek Depot Association.