LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the Town
of Waterford to be celebrated April 16, 2016

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 Town of Waterford, in Saratoga Coun-
ty, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Town of Waterford is situated in the southeastern corner
of Saratoga County, 12 miles north of Albany at the junction of the
Hudson and Mohawk Rivers, and the junction of the Erie and Champlain
Canals; it is the home of the "Waterford Flight", the highest set of
lift locks in the world; and
WHEREAS, In 1816, the old precinct of "Halve Maan" (Halfmoon) was
divided into two separate towns, Halfmoon and Waterford; and
WHEREAS, On April 16, 1816, the Waterford Charter was enacted; and
WHEREAS, The Village of Waterford is located within the Town of Water-
ford and holds the distinction of being the oldest continually incorpo-
rated village in the United States; and
WHEREAS, The industries of Waterford include Momentive Performance
Materials, which is the largest employer in Saratoga County, and Mohawk
Paper Mill on the historic Kings Canal and Ursula of Switzerland are
located in the Northside section of Waterford; and
WHEREAS, Industries on Hudson River Road include Cascades, DeGussa,
Golub Warehouses and Maximum Security Products; and
WHEREAS, In addition, the New York State DOT and New York State Canal
Corporation both operate out of Waterford, and the Bureau of Historic
Sites has their headquarters on Peebles Island, which is a New York
State Park situated in Waterford; and
WHEREAS, Under the luminous direction of Supervisor John E. Lawler,
the Town of Waterford has a full-time Police Department; five volunteer
fire departments, a Rescue Squad and an Emergency Team; it is served by
two school districts, Waterford-Halfmoon being the primary district, and
a small portion of the Town is in the Shenendehowa Central School
District; and
WHEREAS, Remaining fruitful over the ebb and flow of decades of growth
and change, the Town of Waterford 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 Town of Waterford, in Saratoga
County, 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 John E. Lawler, Supervisor, Town of Waterford.