[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 86 (Friday, June 24, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1345]
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                     TO HONOR 125 YEARS OF SERVICE

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 24, 2005

  Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend the exemplary 
service of the Hotel Lenhart of Chautauqua County, town of Bemus Point, 
upon the occasion of reaching their 125th year of business.
  The Hotel Lenhart is dedicated to providing Bemus Point's tourists 
the get away that is truly a historical education. Originally the hotel 
was used by Dr. J.J. Lenhart as a way to use the excess goods bartered 
by his patients in exchange for his medical services.
  Today the Hotel Lenhart is managed by Dr. J.J. Lenhart's great 
grandson, John Lenhart Johnston, sister Bebe and wife Deborah. Their 
intent is not to change the hotel but to improve it and keep it up 
without adding any modernizing features.
  Guests of The Hotel Lenhart should not expect a hotel room full of 
modem day amenities. The 53 rooms do not have televisions, telephones, 
air conditioning or heat. Only 37 of the rooms have private bathrooms. 
All of this adds to the historical feel of a bygone era.
  In an effort to bring guests back to a simpler time, the hotel staff 
will be adorned in Victorian costumes. The hotel is also offering 
afternoon teas and guided tours. I am honored Mr. Speaker, to have an 
opportunity to honor the rich heritage of this lakeside jewel.

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