LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the
Village of Canastota

WHEREAS, Each and every city, town, village and hamlet within its
borders proudly resonates with the rich and noble history of the State
of New York; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commemorate the anniversary of the founding of municipalities throughout
the State, noting in turn their contributions to the fabric and develop-
ment of this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the
Bicentennial of the Village of Canastota, New York, recognizing the
significance of this special anniversary and applauding its distin-
guished history; and
WHEREAS, The Village of Canastota, located in Madison County, is a
vital Erie Canal community central to a region rich in historical tradi-
tion; originally settled in 1810, Canastota evolved into a vibrant Canal
town and became incorporated in 1835; and
WHEREAS, The Canal had a major impact on the growth of the Village;
shipping along the Canal quickly became important to the Village's agri-
cultural community and the onions and potatoes it produces continue to
be recognized and appreciated countrywide; and
WHEREAS, Many Victorian style homes from the active Canal period still
exist throughout the Village as does a revitalized portion of the Canal
running through the central portion of the Village; the Canal Town Muse-
um, located just across the street from the Canal, proudly preserves and
presents much of the Village's rich history, and products once produced
in Canastota, such as Canastota Cut Glass and Sherwood sleds and wagons,
continue to be highly prized in the antiques market; and
WHEREAS, Also prominent in the sport of boxing, having produced two
world champions, the Village of Canastota is proud to be the home of the
International Boxing Hall of Fame and annual June Induction Week activ-
ities; and
WHEREAS, The Village of Canastota will proudly mark its 200th Anniver-
sary with a series of celebrations throughout its Bicentennial Year
beginning with kick-off events on Saturday, January 9, 2010 featuring a
ribbon cutting ceremony and presentation of the official bicentennial
banner at the Village Hall, a dinner sponsored by the fire department,
which itself is this year celebrating its 150th Anniversary, and fire-
works, and culminating with a festive Bicentennial Celebration July
22-25, 2010 providing many activities and events for the entire communi-
ty to enjoy; and
WHEREAS, Remaining fruitful over the ebb and flow of decades of growth
and change, the Village of Canastota retains its commitment to enhancing
the quality of life of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, As the Village of Canastota celebrates its 200th Anniversary,
it honors its illustrious past, its proud heritage and its promising
future; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of the Village of Canastota's rich history and
enduring contribution to the State of New York, this Legislative Body is
proud to pay tribute to this spirited Village upon the occasion of its
Bicentennial; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the Bicentennial of the Village of Canastota and to enthusi-
astically salute its residents as they celebrate this auspicious occa-
sion; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Village of Canastota.