[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 85 (Wednesday, May 23, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1128]
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     HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WILLIAMSON-SODUS AIRPORT

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                          HON. JAMES T. WALSH

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 23, 2007

  Mr. WALSH of New York. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of the 
50th anniversary of the Williamson-Sodus Airport. The airport's history 
dates back to May 9, 1957, when members of the Williamson Flying Club, 
Inc. purchased a half-mile parcel of land in the Town of Sodus.
  The Williamson-Sodus Airport was an 1,800-foot runway that was seeded 
in July 1957. Over the years the runway was upgraded and is now a 3,800 
ft. hard-surface asphalt runway with modern lighting and taxiways and 
is always under improvement. Operated by the Williamson Flying Club, 
Inc., the Williamson-Sodus Airport has tremendously grown to serve the 
various needs of the community.
  One of the airport's functions is to serve as a ``reliever'' airport 
for the Greater Rochester area. The airport is also utilized by local 
industries as well as the United States Coast Guard.
  On behalf of the citizens of the 25th Congressional District of New 
York, I congratulate the Williamson-Sodus Airport for its 50 years of 
operation and achievements.

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