[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 136 (Friday, September 14, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1875]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     CELEBRATING THE 300TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE VILLAGE OF SAG HARBOR

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                         HON. TIMOTHY H. BISHOP

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 14, 2007

  Mr. BISHOP of New York. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 
300th anniversary of one of the most beloved and historic villages in 
the First Congressional District of New York, the Village of Sag 
Harbor.
  Sag Harbor is a village of two square miles, settled in 1707 and rich 
in American history; from its early Algonquin Indian inhabitants to 
historical Revolutionary War battles which took place on the land. Sag 
Harbor is further distinguished by being the first official port of 
entry in the State of New York. It was officially established as a 
state port of entry in 1789 by the First Congress of the United States 
and approved by President George Washington, just one day before New 
York City.
  The area grew in those early days as a result of its thriving whaling 
industry. Local men, together with foreign whalers, brought culture and 
customs from distant lands to Sag Harbor. During this time period Sag 
Harbor became a truly international port town, where diverse cultures 
came together. Sag Harbor was even prominently mentioned in Herman 
Melville's novel Moby Dick.
  Today finds the village of Sag Harbor split between the Long Island 
towns of Southampton and East Hampton. With a population of about 2,300 
friendly residents, bustling main streets and beautifully scenic areas, 
Sag Harbor Village has become a premier tourist destination in the 
United States.
  It is with great pleasure and pride that I rise to recognize the 
unique contributions of the Village of Sag Harbor, and to commemorate 
its 300th Anniversary.




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