[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 53 (Thursday, April 22, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E633]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE VILLAGE OF YOUNGSTOWN, NY

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                     HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 22, 2004

  Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 150th 
anniversary of the Village of Youngstown, New York.
  The Village of Youngstown is a small village that has evolved with 
the times, but whose residents have never lost touch with their roots. 
Its history resembles that of many of the small towns on which our 
Nation was built. The area began to grow after the American forces took 
over Historic Old Fort Niagara. Many tradesmen and shopkeepers came to 
the area during the War of 1812 to provide needed supplies and services 
to the Fort, which sits at the edge of the village. The village was the 
site of many major battles during the War of 1812 and was also a major 
shipping port in the 1800's.
  The village was named for John Young who originally came from across 
the river in Canada. One hundred fifty years ago, the Village of 
Youngstown was officially incorporated in Niagara County, on the shores 
of the mighty Niagara River and Lake Ontario.
  The village sits on beautiful, fertile Western New York land which is 
renowned for its sailing regattas and year round sportfishery. The 
surrounding area is home to many of New York's famous apple orchards. 
Youngstown is an internationally designated important Bird Area.
  With a population of nearly 2,000 people, Youngstown is a close-knit 
community where everyone is a neighbor. Most people know each other, 
and even if you are not well acquainted, faces smile with recognition 
and greetings are exchanged with warmth. Friendly inquiries are made 
when there has been an experience with pain--or joy. Anytime a neighbor 
is suffering from ill health or some loss, the community is there to 
help, to lighten the burden, and to express its loving concern. Beyond 
the village's long and distinguished history, Youngstown is simply a 
place residents are proud to raise a family.
  Mr. Speaker, on the occasion of the Village of Youngstown's 150th 
birthday, I unite with its residents to celebrate their accomplishments 
and contributions to Niagara County, our state, and our Nation.

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