[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 108 (Monday, July 22, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1334]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       TRIBUTE TO VILLAGE OF ORCHARD PARK ON ITS 75TH ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. JACK QUINN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 22, 1996

  Mr. QUINN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to offer my enthusiastic 
congratulations to the village of Orchard Park, in New York's 30th 
Congressional District, on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.
  Founded in the early 19th century by Quakers, Orchard Park originally 
fell under the charter of the town of East Hamburg, NY. A group of 
concerned citizens petitioned the town of East Hamburg for the 
incorporation of the village of Orchard Park on August 21, 1921, and on 
October 18, the measure was subsequently ratified by a vote of 155 to 
96.
  Throughout its celebrated history, the village of Orchard Park has 
steadfastly demonstrated its distinct sense of civic loyalty and pride 
through its dedication to local education, financial development in its 
business and retail districts, and careful maintenance of the village's 
original charm of 1921.
  As a former teacher in the Orchard Park Central School District, I 
have seen first hand the village's dedicated commitment to its 
residents, distinguished community service, and strong sense of 
community spirit and pride.
  Mr. Speaker, today I join with the residents of the village of 
Orchard Park, village Mayor Patricia Dickman, the members of the 
village board, and indeed, our entire western New York community in 
warm tribute to the village of Orchard Park on the occasion of this 
historic anniversary, and send my personal best wishes for continued 
prosperity in the future.

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