Senate Resolution No. 2631 BY: Senator GRIFFO COMMEMORATING the 52nd Annual Madison-Bouckville Antique Show, hosted August 12-18, 2024 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to those events of historical, artistic, social, and cultural significance whose contributions further the enrichment of our communities, as well as provide a positive effect on the local and State economies at large; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 52nd Annual Madison-Bouckville Antique Show of Madison County, New York, taking place during Madison Bouckville Antique Week, August 12-18, 2024; and WHEREAS, The Madison-Bouckville Antique Show encompasses a two-mile stretch of historic Route 20 through the towns of Madison and Bouckville, New York, allowing for over 2,000 vendors to sell their antiques and collectibles from the past; and WHEREAS, New York State's largest antique show, the Madison-Bouckville Antique Show, prides itself in offering free admission to all attendees, an abundance of accessible parking, and eclectic food trucks, drawing in countless attendees from across the State; and WHEREAS, An occasion such as this revered event is vital to local businesses and vendors and the local and State economy at large; the opportunity to sell one's goods, meet people of similar interests and professions, and learn about the history of the region at this scale and its importance to the residents of this great State must not be undermined nor overlooked; and WHEREAS, Over the past 52 years, the Madison-Bouckville Antique Show has demonstrated an unrelenting commitment to providing historical, artistic, social, and cultural enrichment, and as a result, has brought pride and recognition to its local community and to our great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the 52nd Annual Madison-Bouckville Antique Show, hosted August 12-18, 2024; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the organizers of the Madison-Bouckville Antique Show.