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This resolution commemorates the 225th anniversary of the Town of Watertown, New York, to be celebrated in 2025, recognizing the town's historical significance and ongoing contributions to the state. The resolution highlights Watertown's origins in Macomb's Purchase, its incorporation in 1800 before Jefferson County's formation, and its proximity to important military installations like Sackets Harbor and Fort Drum. The document celebrates the town's notable attractions, including the John Losee House (a National Register of Historic Places site), Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library, New York State Zoo, and Salmon Run Mall. The resolution emphasizes Watertown's enduring quality of life, its potential for future growth, and its role as a welcoming community where residents can live, raise families, and conduct business. Ultimately, the legislative body formally resolves to commemorate the town's 225-year history and officially transmit a copy of the resolution to the Town of Watertown as a gesture of recognition and respect.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J61