Bill Text: NY J00251 | 2025-2026 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commemorating the 195th Anniversary of the Town of Diana, New York, in 2025

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced) 2025-01-22 - REFERRED TO FINANCE [J00251 Detail]

Download: New_York-2025-J00251-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 251

BY: Senator WALCZYK

        COMMEMORATING the 195th Anniversary of the Town of
        Diana, New York, in 2025

  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 Diana, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Established  in  1830 from part of the Town of Watson, the
Town of Diana, located on the northeastern border of  Lewis  County  and
northeast  of  Watertown, was named after the Roman goddess of the hunt,
Diana; part  of  Fort  Drum  Military  Reservation  is  located  in  the
northwestern area of the Town; and

  WHEREAS,  Approximately 2,500 residents call the Town of Diana home;
the Town contains the Hamlet  of  Harrisville;  additionally,  Diana  is
partially  located in scenic Adirondack Park, and the Indian River, part
of the Oswegatchie River watershed, flows out of  the  western  side  of
Diana; and

  WHEREAS,  One notable individual, who spent part of his exile living
in the Town of  Diana,  was  Joseph  Bonaparte,  the  elder  brother  of
Napoleon;  Lake Bonaparte, located in the northern part of the Town, was
named after him; and

  WHEREAS, In 1995, the Alpina and Lewisburg Archeological  Districts,
within  the  Town  of  Diana,  were  added  to  the National Register of
Historic Places; the Town of Diana Historical Museum,  Frank  E.  Jadwin
Memorial  State Forest, and Bonaparte's Cave State Forest are just a few
of the attractions in or near Diana; and

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

  WHEREAS,  The  residents  of the Town of Diana have a bright outlook
for the future of their community which remains  a  beautiful  place  in
which  to  live, raise a family, conduct business, and enjoy the natural
beauty and historical sites that make this sector of New  York  State  a
charming and welcoming community; and

  WHEREAS,  In  recognition  of  Diana'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  Diana,  New  York,
recognizing  the  significance  of  the role it continues to play in the
life of the communities 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 Diana.