Honor Palladium-Times Bicentennial

Senate Resolution No. 2402 BY: Senator RITCHIE COMMEMORATING the 200th Anniversary of The Palladium-Times of Oswego, New York WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to those illustrious journalistic entities which have diligently and consistently, year after year, recorded the history of their communities and brought local news and news of the larger world to their readers; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of The Palladium-Times of Oswego, New York; and WHEREAS, The Palladium-Times began as a weekly publication in 1819, serving as the region's only newspaper until 1845, when the Commercial Daily Advertiser was first established; and WHEREAS, After decades of competing against one another and supporting opposing political parties, the two newspapers merged on

April 14, 1925, to become one daily publication with an independent political voice; and WHEREAS, In 2008, Gatehouse Media, which owned The Palladium-Times, sold the paper to the Sample News Group, a privately held operation which specializes in small, community daily and weekly newspapers; and WHEREAS, Over its distinguished 200-year history, The Palladium-Times has demonstrated continuous service to the residents and communities which it serves; and WHEREAS, The success of The Palladium-Times is in direct correlation to the efforts of its staff, whose involvement is, and always has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in all endeavors on behalf of the newspaper and the community it serves; and WHEREAS, After two centuries, The Palladium-Times continues its legacy of longevity, resilience, dedication and passion for its community and truly merits the tribute of this Legislative Body and the entire State of New York; and WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body acknowledges The Palladium-Times' distinguished journalist history and its outstanding record of growth and achievement, recognizes its contributions to the local and State economies, and extends its highest commendation to the newspaper and its employees, fully confident that, in its future, it will enjoy the same success which has so characterized its past; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of The Palladium-Times of Oswego, New York; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Palladium-Times, Oswego, New York.