LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the
settlement of the Town of Edwards, New York to be celebrated July 29,
2012

WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to honor and commem-
orate the distinguished histories of the communities which comprise the
noble body 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 200th Anniversary of the settlement of the Town of Edwards in
St. Lawrence County, New York, to be celebrated on Sunday, July 29,
2012, during the Annual Edwards Festival Parade; and
WHEREAS, During the War of 1812, settlers began arriving in the area
of what is now known as Edwards; the village is named after Edward
McCormack, a former landowner; and
WHEREAS, Asa Brayton brought his family to the town and made the first
settlement on the south side of the turnpike near where it crossed the
creek; soon after, others came to the town and built log houses; and
WHEREAS, From 1818-1819, a large influx of Scottish immigrants began
to settle in the Town of Edwards, chiefly in the northern and northeast-
ern parts; and
WHEREAS, For several years, most of the settlements were made along
the river and the line of the turnpike; and
WHEREAS, The Town of Edwards was officially formed in 1827, from a
section of the Town of Fowler; in 1852, Edwards was increased by part of
the Town of Hermon; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the years, the local economy of the Town of
Edwards has been based on farming and mining; and
WHEREAS, Remaining fruitful over the ebb and flow of decades of growth
and change, the Town of Edwards continues its commitment to enhancing
the quality of life of its citizens, ensuring a positive business,
institutional and educational climate, and providing all essential
services; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the settlement of the Town of
Edwards, New York, recognizing the significance of the role it continues
to play in the life of the community of the State of New York; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Town of Edwards, New York.