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This resolution commemorates the 130th anniversary of the City of Little Falls, New York, recognizing its rich historical significance and enduring contribution to the state. The resolution highlights the city's origins, tracing its European settlement back to 1723 when German Palatines were first granted land, and its incorporation in 1895 in Herkimer County. The document celebrates Little Falls' historical importance, noting its strategic location along the Mohawk River, its significant role in the dairy and cheese industry during the 19th century, and its importance as a manufacturing center that attracted immigrants from eastern and southern Europe. The resolution also acknowledges the city's connection to Nicholas Herkimer, a Brigadier General during the American Revolution, and recognizes Little Falls as the second smallest city in New York State, which hosts the largest Cheese Festival in the Northeast. The legislative body pauses to honor the city's historical legacy, its continued contribution to community life, and its bright future, ultimately resolving to commemorate its 130th anniversary and transmit a copy of the resolution to the City of Little Falls.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J67