Pictured left to right: Beth L Hill, President, Fort Ticonderoga Association; Peter S. Paine, Jr., Chairman Fort Ticonderoga Association; Senator Betty Little.
New York State Senator Betty Little recently received Fort Ticonderoga’s “Outstanding Citizen” Award at the Fort’s annual Midsummer Gala on August 4. The award was presented to Senator Little by Peter S. Paine, Jr., Chairman of the Fort Ticonderoga Association. Senator Little was honored for her support to Fort Ticonderoga and overall advocacy for cultural affairs and tourism in the region and state. The Fort Ticonderoga “Outstanding Citizen” Award recipients are identified as having made a significant contribution to Fort Ticonderoga and its mission.
“Betty has a keen appreciation of the importance of Fort Ticonderoga and other North Country museums to the economic well being of our region,” said Peter S. Paine, Chairman of the Fort Ticonderoga Association. “She was also the key player in providing significant State support for the Fort at a critical moment in our recent history and we are delighted to honor her for her leadership and support.”
“It was a pleasant surprise to receive this wonderful award,” said Senator Betty Little. “Being able to represent and advocate on behalf of this special historic site truly is an honor. The history of Fort Ticonderoga, its role in the formation of our nation, is recognized and celebrated with each new visitor. And we all recognize its importance as a tourist destination to the economic well-being of Ticonderoga and the region. I thank Peter Paine and the Fort Ticonderoga Association for doing all they do to keep this priceless historic jewel shining.”
Senator Betty Little is serving her fifth term representing the residents of the 45th Senate District, which comprises Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, Warren and Washington Counties.