Senate Resolution No. 52

BY: Senator WALCZYK

COMMEMORATING the 195th Anniversary of the Town of
Amboy, New York

WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to honor and
commemorate 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
commemorate the 195th Anniversary of the Town of Oswego to be celebrated
on Saturday, May 5, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Located in Oswego County, the Town of Amboy was organized
on March 25, 1830, after separating from Williamstown; the first settler
in this town was Joseph Perkins, who came from Connecticut in 1805; and

WHEREAS, The Town of Amboy was settled much later than surrounding
towns due to its lack of water transportation, however, once the area
was settled, sawmills and agriculture became major industries in the
town; and

WHEREAS, Today, many farmed lands have become reforested and
commercial routes are now lined with residential properties; and

WHEREAS, Of historic origin, and remaining fruitful over the ebb and
flow of decades of growth and change, the Town of Amboy continues to
provide the quintessential quality of life for its residents; and

WHEREAS, The residents of the Town of Amboy have a bright outlook
for the future of their community, which remains a beautiful place in
which to live and raise a family; and

WHEREAS, In recognition of the Town of Amboy's rich history and
enduring contribution to the State of New York, this Legislative Body is
proud to pay tribute to this spirited town upon the occasion of its
195th Anniversary; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 195th Anniversary of the Town of Amboy, 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
transmitted to the Town of Amboy.