LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the Town
of Lake Pleasant, New York

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 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 progres-
sion 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 Town of Lake Pleasant, New York; and
WHEREAS, Formerly Sageville, the Town of Lake Pleasant, New York, was
incorporated on April 7, 1812; and
WHEREAS, After the Civil War, lumbering became the lifeblood of the
Lake Pleasant area, followed by dozens of large and small resort hotels;
and
WHEREAS, Many public recreational opportunities exist in Lake Pleas-
ant, making it a tourist hub in Hamilton County; and
WHEREAS, Lake Pleasant is surrounded by vast amounts of New York State
Forest Preserve including, the Silver Lake Wilderness Area, the West
Canada Lake Wilderness Area, the Siamese Ponds Wilderness Area, and the
Jessup River Wild Forest; and
WHEREAS, In 1925, the Village of Speculator, located within the Town
of Lake Pleasant, was incorporated; the Village became the Heavyweight
Boxing capital, and training camp for such notables as Gene Tunney,
Jimmy Slattery, Max Baer, and Max Schmelling; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of the rich history and enduring contribution
of the Town of Lake Pleasant to the heritage of the State of New York,
it is the intent of this Legislative Body to join in commemorating the
Bicentennial celebration of the Town of Lake Pleasant 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 200th Anniversary of the Town of Lake Pleasant, New
York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Town of Lake Pleasant, New York.