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This resolution commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Town of Sandy Creek, New York, in 2025, celebrating the town's rich history and enduring significance. The resolution highlights key historical details, including the town's early settlement around 1803, its establishment in 1825, and its location in northwestern Oswego County bordering Lake Ontario and Jefferson County. The document recognizes notable historical events and residents, such as Thomas Meacham's famous cheese gift to President Andrew Jackson in 1835, and distinguished individuals like Congressman Clarence D. Clark and Civil War Medal of Honor recipients Allen and James Thompson. The resolution emphasizes the town's historical importance, its contribution to New York State, and its continued appeal as a community that offers a high quality of life. By passing this resolution, the legislative body formally acknowledges Sandy Creek's bicentennial, pausing to recognize the town's ongoing role in the state's community fabric, and directs that an official, engrossed copy of the resolution be transmitted to the Town of Sandy Creek as a formal commemoration.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J58