[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 128 (Thursday, September 20, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1578]
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                  RECOGNIZING THE ALDEN FARMERS MARKET

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 20, 2012

  Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of the Alden Farmers 
Market, a staple in Western New York since 2003 that brings community 
together over fresh, locally grown produce every Saturday morning in 
the summer.
  Open from late May until early October, the farmers market sponsored 
by the Alden Chamber of commerce, located in Alden Village Plaza allows 
friends, family and neighbors to enjoy a plentiful variety of fresh 
vegetables, fruits, flowers, plants, chickens, beef, baked goods, 
honey, maple syrup, candy, spices, soaps and jellies while learning 
techniques of how they were made straight from the merchants and 
producers themselves.
  This rare level of personal service and knowledge, combined with the 
variety of fresh local products is unique to Western New York and 
surrounding farms and has become a practice that all western New 
Yorkers take pride in.
  Mr. Speaker, on Saturday October 6 the Alden Farmers Market will mark 
the end of its 10th season. Small closing ceremonies will include 
musical artist Sara Elizabeth Genco, a costume and pet parade, and a 
second raffle drawing. Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me and all 
Western New Yorkers in thanking the Alden Chamber of commerce and all 
local merchants and farmers who participated in this great Saturday 
morning tradition.

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