New York State Senate Recognizes Waddington

Urges Friends To Cast Vote For Waddington For Ultimate Fishing Town

State Senator Patty Ritchie has announced the New York State Senate has commended the village of Waddington in its campaign to become the national "Ultimate Fishing Town."

"As we enter the final week of the competition, I need all of my friends across Central and Northern New York to join me in helping Waddington," Senator Ritchie said. "It's time to end upstate New York's status as North America's best kept secret. If we work together, we can spur tourism, help our economy, put our region on the map and make people aware that the St. Lawrence River is one of the greatest places in America to visit and vacation."

To cast a vote for Waddington, go to:

http://www.wfnfishingtown.com/town/waddington-ny

New York State Senate:

J1855-2011: Commending the Village of Waddington, New York, in the national Ultimate Fishing Town Contest

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Sponsor: RITCHIE / Committee: FINANCE / Law Section: Resolutions, Legislative

J1855-2011 Actions

May 17, 2011: ADOPTED

May 17, 2011: REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION

May 13, 2011: REFERRED TO FINANCE

J1855-2011 Text

LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Village of Waddington, New York, upon the occasion of winning the first round of voting in the national Ultimate Fishing Town Contest

WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to honor the significant accomplishments 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 commend

the Village of Waddington, New York, upon the occasion of winning the

first round of voting in the national Ultimate Fishing Town Contest; and

WHEREAS, For a long time, Northern New York and the St. Lawrence

Valley have been one of America's best kept secrets; and

WHEREAS, The Village of Waddington is currently facing off against 19

other communities from Alaska to Florida in this nationwide competition

that will bring prominence and national attention to the winner; and

WHEREAS, The Village of Waddington is located on the shores of the

beautiful St. Lawrence River and offers year-round fishing opportunities

for anglers at every level of skill; and

WHEREAS, Winning the Ultimate Fishing Town Contest, will have the

Village of Waddington enjoy the benefits of making people across the

country aware that they can find muskie, pike, walleye, bass and a host

of other freshwater fishing opportunities in St. Lawrence County; and

WHEREAS, Earning the Ultimate Fishing Town title will benefit the entire state of New York by increasing tourism, expanding business

opportunities and spurring the upstate economy; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend the Village of Waddington, New York, upon the occasion of

winning the first round of voting in the national Ultimate Fishing Town Contest; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Village of Waddington, New York.