[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 102 (Thursday, July 9, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1697]
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           HONORING THE 350TH ANNIVERSARY OF QUOGUE, NEW YORK

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                         HON. TIMOTHY H. BISHOP

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 9, 2009

  Mr. BISHOP of New York. Madam Speaker, in these fast-moving times, it 
is a comfort to know that some wonderful places are in no hurry to 
change. I rise today to celebrate the 350th anniversary of the 
community of Quogue, a picturesque village on the South Shore of Long 
Island.
  European settlement in Quogue began in 1649 when Englishman John 
Ogden purchased a large tract on Shinnecock Bay from Chief Wiandance 
Sachem to establish farming and grazing lands. By the 1800s, residents 
of New York City had begun to discover Eastern Long Island's rustic 
natural beauty and pleasant climate, establishing summer communities 
and boarding houses.
  While Quogue prospered with the arrival of seasonal visitors, it 
retained a quaint charm and family atmosphere that is still 
recognizable today. In fact, Quogue is known as the ``Quiet Hampton'' 
to distinguish it from its more famous--and hectic--neighbors to the 
east.
  Madam Speaker, small towns like Quogue represent the best of the 
American community spirit. I am happy to offer its citizens my best 
wishes for a successful anniversary celebration and for a long future 
as a true American original.

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