Bill > K00330

This resolution commemorates the 63rd anniversary of Sagamore Hill's designation as a National Historic Site, recognizing the historic significance of Theodore Roosevelt's home located in Oyster Bay, New York. The resolution highlights Sagamore Hill's importance as the "Summer White House" during Roosevelt's presidency, where he conducted official business and hosted dignitaries, and acknowledges its role as a major tourist destination that has welcomed hundreds of thousands of visitors since becoming a National Historic Site in 1962. The document emphasizes the site's contributions to public history, education, and conservation, noting its guided tours, museum exhibits, and educational programming that help bring Roosevelt's life and values to life for students, families, and history enthusiasts. The resolution calls for pausing to observe July 25, 2025, to celebrate Sagamore Hill's lasting contributions to New York State's heritage tourism and historical preservation, and it directs that copies of the resolution be transmitted to the National Park Service and local and state historical organizations.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K330