[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 52 (Friday, May 1, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E739]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               TOWN OF MAINE CELEBRATES SESQUICENTENNIAL

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                          HON. JAMES T. WALSH

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 30, 1998

  Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, as a newborn nation grew two centuries ago, 
townships in America sprouted with the promise of freedom and despite 
great obstacles. Such as the founding experience of the Town of Maine, 
which this August celebrates its 150th Birthday.
  Maine is an area rich in history. The Town is located in Broome 
County, New York, within the land tract originally known as the 
``Boston Purchase'' made back in 1787. Many of the original settlers in 
Maine were Revolutionary War soldiers. The Maine Township was 
officially formed on March 27, 1848.
  On behalf of our forefathers and the generations who will follow as 
well, I would like to thank the entire Maine Sesquicentennial Planning 
Committee for their important and historic work in putting together 
this important official recognition of the Town of Maine 
Sesquicentennial. It is the dedication of these individuals as well as 
the Nanticoke Valley Historical Society that preserves an accurate 
record of history for many generations to come.
  I am pleased to mark this solemn occasion for all Town of Maine 
families in the Congressional Record, forever preserving this memorable 
time.
  Congratulations to the citizens of the Town of Maine. All the best to 
you as you embark on your Sesquicentennial Celebration, which will 
culminate this summer.

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