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This resolution commends the Town of Waterford for hosting its 26th Annual Tugboat Roundup, a maritime celebration taking place from September 5-7, 2025, that highlights the historical significance of tugboats and waterways in the Northeastern United States. The resolution provides context about tugboats, noting they have been crucial to maritime transportation for nearly 200 years and were invented in the 1810s after the successful application of steam power to watercraft. The Tugboat Roundup is described as an annual event featuring a tug parade, boat tours, competitions, fireworks, and various activities that celebrate the maritime heritage of the region. The resolution also highlights Waterford's unique geographical and historical significance, mentioning that it is located at the confluence of the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers, is the gateway to the Erie and Champlain Canals, and is home to Waterford Flight—a set of five locks that spans the greatest height in the shortest distance of any lock system in the world. Additionally, the resolution notes that Waterford is the oldest continually incorporated village in the United States, founded in 1794, and sits near the New York State Canal System. By recognizing this event, the legislative body aims to honor the cultural and historical development of the state and its waterways.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J1025