[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 50 (Wednesday, April 29, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E712]
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  IN CELEBRATION FOR THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN 
                      CHURCH OF CHESTER, NEW YORK

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                        HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 29, 1998

  Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
call attention to the 200th anniversary of the First Presbyterian 
Church of Chester, NY.
  For two hundred years the First Presbyterian Church has served the 
community of Chester, bringing neighbors, friends and the community as 
a whole together. The church has been instrumental in the development 
of Chester, helping to educate and fill the spiritual needs of 
residents and families throughout the region.
  The First Presbyterian Church is truly a remarkable organization, 
built in 1798 the church has been an active part of Chester's 
community. Beyond its normal church activities the church provides: a 
nursery school, a food pantry and also sponsors a local boy scout 
troop.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to extend my congratulations to Rev. Karen 
Patricia to her church councils, and her congregation for the 200th 
anniversary of their important and noteworthy church. I would also like 
to take this opportunity to invite my colleagues to join with me in 
recognizing the great contributions of the First Presbyterian Church in 
Chester, NY.

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