[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 34 (Tuesday, March 24, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E447]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              TOWN OF WINDHAM CELEBRATES 200TH ANNIVERSARY

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                        HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 24, 1998

  Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, I have always been partial to the charm and 
character of small towns and small town people. That is why I travel 
home to my congressional district every weekend, to spend time in the 
picturesque towns with the remarkable people of the 22nd district of 
New York. I truly believe that the people and places around my home are 
among the most beautiful and welcoming in the world.
  Nestled in the scenic Catskill Mountains in upstate New York, the 
town of Windham typifies what I love most about my district. Much is 
said about the loss of traditional values in many parts of our nation. 
In Windham, however, like many of the towns and villages of the 22nd 
district, the spirit of community is still going strong. The citizens 
of Windham know their neighbors, and, in a tradition dating back to the 
founding of our nation, they know that if they are ever in need, their 
fellow citizens will be there for them without question. This spirit is 
the foundation on which America was built, and I am proud to say that 
in my district, in Windham, New York, the people still put their 
community first.
  Mr. Speaker, on March 27, 1998, Windham celebrates its 200th 
anniversary. After two centuries, Windham is still thriving and setting 
an example of small-town values, from which I believe many other cities 
and towns could learn a great deal about creating a wonderful 
environment to live and raise a family. In that spirit, Mr. Speaker, I 
ask that all members join me in paying tribute to Windham, New York on 
the occasion of it's bicentennial celebration. May the next two hundred 
years be even better than the first.

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