Observing July 25, 2026, as the 64th Anniversary of Sagamore Hill's designation as a National Historic Site

Assembly Resolution No. 1306

BY: M. of A. Lavine

        OBSERVING  July  25, 2026, as the 64th Anniversary
        of  Sagamore  Hill's  designation  as   a   National
        Historic Site

  WHEREAS,  It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commemorate historic  landmarks  within  the  State  of  New  York  that
contribute  to  the  cultural  richness,  educational  advancement,  and
tourism economy of the region; and

  WHEREAS, Sagamore Hill, located in Oyster Bay,  Nassau  County,  New
York,  was  the cherished home of Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President
of the United States, from 1885 until his passing in 1919; and

  WHEREAS,  During  Theodore  Roosevelt's  presidency,  Sagamore  Hill
became known nationally and internationally as the "Summer White House,"
where the President conducted official business, hosted dignitaries, and
shaped policies that helped define an era; and

  WHEREAS,  Recognizing  its  enduring  historical  significance,  the
United States Congress authorized the establishment of Sagamore Hill  as
a  National  Historic Site on July 25, 1962, preserving it as a monument
to Theodore Roosevelt's legacy and American history; and

  WHEREAS, Since its designation, Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
has welcomed hundreds of thousands of visitors from  across  the  Nation
and  around  the  world,  serving as a major tourist destination on Long
Island and significantly contributing to the local economy; and

  WHEREAS, The site  offers  guided  tours,  educational  programming,
museum  exhibits,  and  public  events that help bring Roosevelt's life,
values, and contributions to reality for students,  families,  scholars,
and history enthusiasts alike; and

  WHEREAS,  Sagamore  Hill  also  supports  the  preservation  of  the
surrounding natural landscape, reflecting President Roosevelt's profound
dedication to conservation and the  environment-principles  that  remain
highly relevant today; and

  WHEREAS,  The  64th  Anniversary  of  its  designation as a National
Historic Site presents an important opportunity to  recognize  not  only
the  legacy  of Theodore Roosevelt but also the continued value Sagamore
Hill brings to New York State as a center  of  heritage  tourism,  civic
education, and historical preservation; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
observe July 25, 2026,  as  the  64th  Anniversary  of  Sagamore  Hill's
designation  as  a  National  Historic Site and to celebrate its lasting
contributions to public history, education, conservation, and tourism in
the State of New York; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That copies of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted  to  the  National  Park  Service  at Sagamore Hill National

Historic  Site  and  to  local  and   state   historical   and   tourism
organizations.