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This resolution commends the Town of Waterford for hosting its 27th Annual Tugboat Roundup from September 11-13, 2026.
Why it matters
Highlights Waterford’s unique historical and geographical significance. By honoring the Tugboat Roundup, the resolution draws attention to Waterford’s place at the junction of the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers—an area central to New York’s canal and maritime history, and home to the world-renowned Waterford Flight of locks.
Supports local culture and economic vitality. Acknowledging this longstanding event helps reinforce the value of regional festivals that bring tourism, foster local pride, and support businesses in small upstate communities like Waterford and the surrounding Capital Region.
Promotes awareness of New York’s canal legacy. The resolution serves as a reminder of the ongoing importance of the Erie Canal and related waterways to the state’s heritage, potentially encouraging preservation efforts and educational opportunities tied to New York’s maritime and industrial past.
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Who cares
Town of Waterford Residents and Officials
Local stakeholders who benefit from recognition of their community’s history, increased civic pride, and potential boosts to local tourism and business during the event.
Tugboat and Maritime Heritage Enthusiasts
Individuals and organizations interested in the preservation and celebration of maritime history, especially those with connections to tugboats, canals, and the Northeast Inland Waterways.
Local Businesses and Vendors
Entrepreneurs, restaurants, and vendors who experience increased economic activity from the influx of visitors attending the Tugboat Roundup.
New York State Legislators and Cultural Advocates
Policymakers and advocates who support the commemoration of regional cultural events and historical traditions, reinforcing the state’s historical identity and community engagement.
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Honor Waterford Tugboat Roundup
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Sponsors
Assembly Member · Assembly District 108
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History
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Assembly Resolution No. 1484 BY: M. of A. McDonald COMMENDING the Town of Waterford upon the occasion of hosting its 27th Annual Tugboat Roundup from September 11-13, 2026 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body, in keeping with its time-honored… Show allHide
Assembly Resolution No. 1484 BY: M. of A. McDonald COMMENDING the Town of Waterford upon the occasion of hosting its 27th Annual Tugboat Roundup from September 11-13, 2026 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body, in keeping with its time-honored traditions, to recognize and pay tribute to those organizations that embrace the historical significance and contributions of their localities which strengthens the fabric of the communities of New York State; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend the Town of Waterford upon the occasion of hosting its 27th Annual Tugboat Roundup from September 11-13, 2026; and WHEREAS, Tugboats have been an indispensable part of maritime transportation for nearly 200 years, maneuvering larger watercraft in tight areas, and towing unpowered vessels from port to port; and WHEREAS, Tugs were invented in the 1810s, shortly after steam-power was successfully applied to watercraft, and during the 1800s on the Hudson River and Lake Champlain, old stripped-downside-wheelers and propeller-driven towboats were used to move ever-increasing numbers of watercraft, especially canal boats; and WHEREAS, The Tugboat Roundup is a gathering of tugboats, workboats and barges to celebrate the maritime heritage of the Northeast Inland Waterways; and WHEREAS, The Tugboat Roundup, which takes place annually the weekend after Labor Day features a tug parade, tug tours, boat rides, tug talks, competitions, fireworks, children's activities, vendors, food, and more; and WHEREAS, Waterford sits at the confluence of the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers and is the gateway to the Erie and Champlain Canals; and WHEREAS, Waterford is home to Waterford Flight, a flight of five locks which spans the greatest height in the shortest distance of any set of locks in the world; and WHEREAS, The Village of Waterford was founded in 1794, and is the oldest continually incorporated village in the United States, while the Town of Waterford was founded in 1816; and WHEREAS, The New York State Canal System is a successor to the Erie Canal and other canals within New York; currently, the 525-mile system is composed of the Erie Canal, the Oswego Canal, the Cayuga-Seneca Canal, and the Champlain Canal; and WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to recognize and commend cultural events which symbolize the historical, social, and cultural development of this great State and its waterways and embody the spirit of the principles upon which this Nation was founded; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend the Town of Waterford upon the occasion of hosting its 27th Annual Tugboat Roundup from September 11-13, 2026; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Town of Waterford.
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