LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the Bicentennial Anniversary of the
Town of Niagara, New York, on June 1, 2012

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize events of
significance which exemplify the history and development of the State of
New York; and
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 also the custom 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 progression 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 commem-
orate the Bicentennial Anniversary of the Town of Niagara, New York, on
June 1, 2012; and
WHEREAS, On June 1, 1812, the New York State Legislature established
the Towns of Cambria, Hartland, Porter and Schlosser from the original
Town of Cambria; and
WHEREAS, On February 14, 1816, the Town of Schlosser, named after Fort
Schlosser which was located in the area of the power intake on the upper
Niagara River, became the Town of Niagara; and
WHEREAS, The new town of Niagara encompassed the areas of Wheatfield
and Pendleton, which in 1836 and 1837, respectively, were set off to
form separate towns; the remaining parcel of the town included the
villages of Manchester, Bellevue, Clarksville and Suspension Bridge,
which became the City of Niagara Falls in 1892, and the Village of
LaSalle, until June 1927 when it was annexed to the City of Niagara
Falls; and
WHEREAS, In June 1927, the current borders of the Town of Niagara were
established; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of the rich history and enduring contribution
of the Town of Niagara to the heritage of the State of New York, it is
the intent of this Legislative Body to join in commemorating the Bicen-
tennial Celebration of the Town of Niagara so that present and future
generations may come to appreciate the unique significance which its
history plays in the progression of our State and Nation's evolution;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the Bicentennial Anniversary of the Town of Niagara, New
York, on June 1, 2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Town of Niagara, New York.