Assembly Resolution No. 723

BY: M. of A. Norris

COMMEMORATING the 200th Anniversary of the Town of
Lockport, 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 200th Anniversary of the Town of Lockport, New York, to
be celebrated with a Birthday Celebration on Friday, February 2, 2024;
and

WHEREAS, The Town of Lockport, New York is a community located in
the south-central part of Niagara County and is surrounded by the City
of Lockport, 35 minutes from Niagara Falls to the west and approximately
60 miles from Rochester to the east; and

WHEREAS, Established in 1824 and encompassed by farmland, the
Transit North retail corridor, and the Niagara Escarpment, the Town of
Lockport is home to the historic Erie Canal which travels through the
northern part of the Town; and

WHEREAS, Proudly home to significant industries, Lockport's notable
businesses are the Verizon Media/Yahoo complex, sawmills, data centers,
a brand-new Lockport Memorial Hospital, a campus of Mount St. Mary's
affiliated with the Catholic Health Hospital System, and everything in
between; and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, the Town is home to the Niagara County
Historical Society, Day Road Park, John Austin Nature Trail, and the
Historic Pomeroy School; and

WHEREAS, The Town of Lockport lies within the Lockport City School
District, small areas also attend Akron, Newfane, Royalton-Hartland, and
Starpoint Central School Districts all of which offer quality
educational opportunities for students; and

WHEREAS, Promoting a business-friendly culture for the Town's
economic future, combined with a sense of pride and a historic past,
Lockport is enthusiastically pursuing businesses to locate to its quaint
little town; and

WHEREAS, Remaining fruitful over the ebb and flow of decades of
growth and change, the Town of Lockport 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; and

WHEREAS, In recognition of the Town of Lockport's rich history and
enduring contribution to the State of New York, this Legislative Body is
proud to pay tribute to this lively town upon the occasion of its 200th
Anniversary; now, therefore, be it


RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the Town of Lockport, New York,
recognizing the significance of the role it continues to play in the
State of New York and its communities; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Mark C. Crocker.