Commemorating the 200th Anniversary of Revolutionary War General Marquis de Lafayette's visit to Rome, Oriskany, Whitestown, and Utica, New York on June 9 and 10, 2025

This Senate Resolution (J 1228) formally recognizes the 200th anniversary of Revolutionary War General Marquis de Lafayette’s 1825 visit to Rome, Oriskany, Whitestown, and Utica, New York. It honors his historical role as a French military leader who supported American independence and his later tour of the U.S., including stops in these New York communities. The resolution supports planned 2025 commemorative events, such as a square dedication in Utica and historical reenactments. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no binding policy effects and directly affects local communities in the designated areas.