LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the Bicentennial Anniversary of the
Town of Rossie, New York, in 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 Rossie, New York, in
2012; and
WHEREAS, The first settlers arrived in what now constitutes the Town
of Rossie, New York, in 1807; and
WHEREAS, During the War of 1812, residents constructed a block house
in the south port of Rossie; and
WHEREAS, On January 27, 1813, the Town of Rossie became the thirteenth
town in New York created by an Act of the New York State Legislature; it
was formed from land that had been in the Town of Russell, New York; and
WHEREAS, The iron industry was of vital importance to the early econo-
my of the Town of Rossie, and the Rossie Furnace was constructed in
1815; it was the first blast furnace to be built in northern New York;
and
WHEREAS, Lead mining was also a significant economic factor in the
Town of Rossie; the Rossie Shot Tower is still standing; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of the rich history and enduring contribution
of the Town of Rossie 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 Rossie 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 Rossie, New
York, in 2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Town of Rossie, New York.