[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 114 (Wednesday, July 27, 2011)]
[House]
[Page H5595]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                HAPPY 350TH BIRTHDAY TO SCHENECTADY, NY

  (Mr. TONKO asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. TONKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate and celebrate 
the city of Schenectady on the occasion of its 350th birthday.
  Originally inhabited by the Mohawk tribe and then the Dutch, 
Schenectady's rich history has often served as an inspiration and 
genesis for many of America's accomplishments.
  In the late 1800s, Thomas Edison moved Edison Machine Works to 
Schenectady, where advances led to new products, including the 
manufactured light bulb. Later becoming the headquarters of General 
Electric, Schenectady also played host to the former home of ALCO, the 
American Locomotive Company. These two developments prompted the 
community to be dubbed ``the city that lights and hauls the world'' and 
the ``electric city.''
  Today, Schenectady is an important part of New York's Tech Valley, a 
nationwide leading region committed to green technology. From steam 
turbines to advanced batteries, Schenectady continues to lead the 
country with a focus on ingenuity and innovation, proving we can ``Make 
it in America.''
  I am pleased to applaud the city of Schenectady on the rich history 
and numerous achievements it has accrued as we celebrate the wonderful 
350th birthday of this community. I look forward to many bright and 
booming days to come.

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