LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Fort
Stanwix National Monument to be celebrated August 21-22, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize those
events of significance which exemplify the history and development of
the great State of New York and of this nation; 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 Fort Stanwix National Monument; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of this most auspicious occasion, the Park
will also host a series of special events throughout the year including:
a temporary exhibit; father-son, mother-daughter and family encampments;
and an educators' encampment; the celebrations will be topped off with a
grand 75th Birthday Party to be held the weekend of August 21-22, 2010;
and
WHEREAS, The Fort Stanwix National Monument is a part of the National
Park Service which was founded on August 25, 1919, and presently manages
392 national parks, historic sites and monuments; and
WHEREAS, Established on August 21, 1935, the Fort Stanwix National
Monument has been enjoyed and visited by countless tourists seeking to
better understand the history of our State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, Bringing proper recognition to historical places, such as the
Fort Stanwix National Monument, within the State of New York, helps to
ensure that the complete history of our State and Nation is preserved
and shared with present generations of citizens; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
recognize the 75th Anniversary of the Fort Stanwix National Monument,
and to express its appreciation for all of the individuals who have
worked tirelessly to bring proper attention to a place and time which
merits recognition in the grand panorama of the history of our State and
Nation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Fort Stanwix National Monument;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the National Park Service.