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This resolution commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Town of Wappinger, New York, to be celebrated on May 20, 2025, by highlighting the town's rich historical and cultural significance. Established in 1875 by separating from the Town of Fishkill, Wappinger was named after the Wappani Native Americans and was originally a thriving mill town that used Wappinger Creek to power approximately 30 factories. The resolution emphasizes the town's notable features, including the Carnwath Farms Historic Site & Park, two Hudson River marinas, the Wappingers Central School District (the second largest in New York State), and the Hudson Valley Regional Airport, which has played a significant role in regional development since World War II. The legislative body recognizes Wappinger's resilience, community spirit, and ongoing commitment to providing an exceptional quality of life for its residents, and formally resolves to commemorate the town's 150-year history by pausing in its deliberations and transmitting an engrossed copy of the resolution to the Town of Wappinger.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K117