[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 70 (Monday, May 1, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E885]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                    SALUTE TO THE GLENS FALLS ARMORY

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                        HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 1, 1995
  Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, for 100 years, the Glens Falls Armory has 
been a conspicuous landmark on Warren Street and a source of pride for 
the people of this small city I call home.
  During those 100 years, units headquartered at the armory have served 
in both world wars. At the outbreak of World War I, Company K, 105th 
Infantry, 27th Division was activated from August 8, 1917, through 
April 1, 1919. In World War II, Company K of the 108th Infantry, 27th 
Division was activated from October 15, 1940, through December 31, 
1945.
  The armory was designed by the famous architect Isaac G. Perry, who 
helped design and construct the State Capital in Albany. The armory 
consists of 24,055 square feet, including a garage added in 1959.
  First opened in 1895 to house a company of the New York National 
Guard, the armory presently serves as headquarters for two NYNG units, 
the 646th Medical Company and Detachment 1, Company C, 3d Battalion, 
108th Infantry.
  That first unit, the 18th Separate Company, was also known as the 
Rockwell Corps or the Citizens Corp. And that, Mr. Speaker, reminds me 
why the armory is so special.
  It's a symbol of the citizen soldier who has fought in all our wars, 
from Concord and Lexington to the arid plains of Iraq.
  The backbone of our Armed Forces for 200 years has been the National 
Guard and Reserves, men and women from every walk of life who proudly 
devote several hours a month to the defense of their country.
  The response of this country to crises has always been speeded by the 
high state of readiness of our guardsmen and reservists. I can't tell 
you how proud I am of them.
  The men and women who serve in these units are all-around outstanding 
citizens, contributing to their communities in more ways than one. The 
armory itself has long been a focus of community life in the Glens 
Falls area.
  Mr. Speaker, on May 6, the scene will be the scene of a centennial 
celebration, complete with tours, displays, and speeches.
  I ask all Members to join me in a salute to the Glens Falls Armory 
and to all the patriotic Americans who have served there over the last 
100 years.


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