[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 104 (Tuesday, July 24, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1411]
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  RECOGNIZING THE CITY OF BATAVIA AS NEW YORK STATE'S ``CAPITAL FOR A 
                                 DAY''

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                        HON. THOMAS M. REYNOLDS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 24, 2001

  Mr. REYNOLDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to inform this body that on 
Wednesday, July 25, 2001, the Capital of New York state is moving to 
the city of Batavia, in picturesque Genesee County. While the move may 
not be permanent, it is significant, and will provide residents of 
Batavia and Genesee County an opportunity see, first hand, all their 
state government has to offer.
  Commissioners and Executive Directors of 18 State Agencies--along 
with New York State Governor George Pataki--will be at Genesee County 
Community College for ``Agencies at Your Service,'' providing 
information on a wide variety of programs and services, as well as 
allowing local residents to sign up for such programs as Child Health 
Plus.
  Governor Pataki will end the day with a Town Hall meeting at the 
Genesee Center for the Arts. Capital for a Day is a tremendous outreach 
initiative, and the governor should be commended for his unique and 
visionary effort to bring state government directly to the people of 
New York state.
  Further, Capital for a Day will provide our community an opportunity 
to showcase Batavia and Western New York to all of the Empire State.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that this Congress join me in recognizing the city 
of Batavia as New York state's Capital City for Wednesday, July 25, 
2001.

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