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This resolution commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal's completion, recognizing its profound historical significance in the development of New York State and the United States. The resolution highlights that the Erie Canal was constructed between 1817 and 1825, spanning 363 miles from Albany to Buffalo, and was a remarkable engineering achievement led by Governor DeWitt Clinton. The canal revolutionized transportation and trade by significantly lowering shipping costs, enabling farmers and merchants to access international markets, and facilitating settlement and economic growth in Upstate New York. By creating a navigable water route connecting the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes, the Erie Canal not only spurred the development of New York City as a dominant port but also inspired canal construction worldwide. Today, the canal remains an important part of New York's heritage, used for recreational boating, tourism, and limited freight transport. The resolution formally acknowledges the canal's historical importance and calls for commemorating its bicentennial, with a copy of the resolution to be transmitted to the Little Falls Historical Society and Museum.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K706