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NY J00455

NY J00455
Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Village of Margaretville, New York


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Introduced
03/05/2025
In Committee
03/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
03/11/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/11/2025

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Village of Margaretville, New York

AI Summary

This resolution commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Village of Margaretville, New York, located in the Western Catskill Mountains, by highlighting its rich historical development and significance. The resolution traces the village's origins from its early European settlement after the American Revolution, when it was initially called Pakataghkan and later renamed Margaretville in 1850 after Margaret Lewis, granddaughter of Robert Livingston. It details the village's growth between 1843 and 1869, emphasizing key figures like Dr. Orson M. Allaben, who played a crucial role in establishing the community's first businesses, newspaper, and serving in various public offices. The resolution also explores Margaretville's economic evolution, including its early industries like tanneries and sawmills, and its subsequent transformation facilitated by railroad connections, which supported agricultural and resort industries. By recognizing the village's enduring community spirit, historical contributions, and continued vitality, the resolution seeks to honor Margaretville's legacy and celebrate its sesquicentennial milestone, ultimately calling for official recognition and transmission of the resolution to the village.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (62)

Peter Oberacker (R)* Joe Addabbo (D),  Jake Ashby (R),  Jamaal Bailey (D),  April Baskin (D),  George Borrello (R),  Jabari Brisport (D),  Samra Brouk (D),  Siela Bynoe (D),  Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick (R),  Stephen Chan (R),  Cordell Cleare (D),  Leroy Comrie (D),  Jeremy Cooney (D),  Patricia Fahy (D),  Nathalia Ferna´ndez (D),  Patrick Gallivan (R),  Michael Gianaris (D),  Kristen Gonzalez (D),  Andrew Gounardes (D),  Joe Griffo (R),  Pete Harckham (D),  Pam Helming (R),  Michelle Hinchey (D),  Brad Hoylman (D),  Robert Jackson (D),  Brian Kavanagh (D),  Liz Krueger (D),  Andrew Lanza (R),  John Liu (D),  Monica Martinez (D),  Jack Martins (R),  Mario Mattera (R),  Rachel May (D),  Shelley Mayer (D),  Dean Murray (R),  Zellnor Myrie (D),  Tom O'Mara (R),  Rob Ortt (R),  Tony Palumbo (R),  Kevin Parker (D),  Roxanne Persaud (D),  Jessica Ramos (D),  Steve Rhoads (R),  Gustavo Rivera (D),  Rob Rolison (R),  Christopher Ryan (D),  Sean Ryan (D),  Julia Salazar (D),  James Sanders (D),  Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (D),  Luis Sepúlveda (D),  Jose Serrano (D),  James Skoufis (D),  Toby Stavisky (D),  Dan Stec (R),  Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D),  Jim Tedisco (R),  Mark Walczyk (R),  Lea Webb (D),  Bill Weber (R),  Alexis Weik (R), 

Last Action

ADOPTED (on 03/11/2025)

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