[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 8 (Wednesday, January 23, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E52]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE VILLAGE OF MINOA, NEW YORK

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                         HON. DANIEL B. MAFFEI

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 23, 2013

  Mr. MAFFEI. Mr. Speaker, I rise to extend my congratulations to the 
Village of Minoa on the occasion of its Centennial Celebration. I am 
honored to join the Central New York community in celebrating Minoa on 
this historic occasion.
  The Village of Minoa's founding tells an interesting story about the 
character of the people who have lived there and about Central New York 
as a whole. In 1913, during the incorporation of the Village of Minoa, 
a group of Minoa women banded together in solidarity to vote for 
incorporation in the village election. Although national law prohibited 
these women from voting, village law afforded them the ability to do so 
in this local election. These united women were able to have their 
voices heard several years before the 19th amendment was passed. As a 
result of this group's support and solidarity, Minoa officially became 
incorporated on January 12, 1913. The Village of Minoa demonstrates how 
then and now, Central New Yorkers have unlimited potential when every 
person has a fair shot.
  For 100 years, Minoa has served as a vital part of Onondaga County 
and Central New York. It was a prominent railroad community for many 
years and continues to be a wonderful place to live and raise a family. 
I am grateful and fortunate to have such a vibrant community within the 
district I represent.
  Once again, congratulations to the Village of Minoa and I wish its 
residents the best of luck in the next 100 years.

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