[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 93 (Tuesday, June 19, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1081-E1082]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       CONGRATULATING JAMES FARR

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                     HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 19, 2012

  Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mr. James 
Farr of Rochester, New York for his three-year appointment to the Erie 
Canalway National Heritage Corridor Commission. The Commission was 
established by P.L. 106 554 to assist in the preservation, maintenance 
and interpretation of the historical, natural, cultural, scenic and 
recreational resources of the Erie Canalway in ways that reflect its 
national significance. I nominated Jim for the Corridor's Commission on 
August 25, 2011, and am delighted to have a dedicated member of the 
Rochester community represented on the Commission.
  As an employee of the City of Rochester for over 34 years, Jim's 
passion for improving this great area of New York will serve as an 
integral asset to the Commission. He has represented the city as a 
committee member on both of the World Canal Conferences held in 
Rochester and has also assisted with and attended a number of the Canal 
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York Conferences and events. Currently serving as Assistant Director 
for Recreation, Jim is responsible for the City's environmental and 
horticultural education programs and parks stewardship, as well as the 
oversight of the Rochester Public Market. Jim truly embodies the spirit 
of this region.
  An example of Jim's creativity and dedication to the area is his 
close work with Parks and Trails New York to coordinate the annual 
``Cycle the Erie'' bike tour, which showcases the Canalway's heritage. 
In addition, Jim is currently a Board member of the Genesee WaterWays 
Center. He is the former President and a current Foundation member of 
Monroe County Cooperative Extension. Jim serves as a member of many 
other related boards and organizations, including the Monroe County 
Parks Advisory Committee, the Ontario Beach Park Program Committee, the 
Farmers Market Federation of New York, and the National Association of 
Produce Market Managers. He is also the secretary and one of the 
founding board members of the Tony Jordan Youth Sports Foundation, 
which provides supplemental funding to enhance the quality and 
integrity of youth sports in the City of Rochester.
  The Erie Canalway Corridor is a symbol of American ingenuity and 
perseverance, and I am grateful for Jim Farr's continued commitment to 
promoting its national significance by serving on the Erie Canalway 
National Heritage Corridor Commission. I ask my colleagues to join with 
me in commending Jim Farr for his long record of public service.

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