[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 120 (Thursday, September 12, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1314]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING THE CHEEKTOWAGA PATRIOTIC COMMISSION

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 12, 2013

  Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the Cheektowaga 
Patriotic Commission as they are awarded the 2013 Community Service 
Award by the Cheektowaga Chamber of Commerce.
  The Cheektowaga Patriotic Commission was established almost 40 years 
ago in response to the Town of Cheektowaga's designation as a National 
Bicentennial Community by the state and federal governments. The 
founding officers devoted their time to planning a number of activities 
to celebrate our nation's 200th birthday, including a flag pole 
dedication, Appreciation Days for the Town's veterans and firemen, and 
the unveiling of the Town's Bicentennial Calendar. Their dedication 
demonstrates the pride the officers have in their country, which is 
both honorable and commendable.
  The Cheektowaga Patriotic Commission continues their great work 
today, giving residents and businesses in Cheektowaga the opportunity 
to show their patriotism. The group sponsors and coordinates the July 
4th Parade as well as the activities and fireworks display in Town 
Park. These activities bring together the community to celebrate their 
pride in the United States of America.
  The Commission donates their time and talent to projects that benefit 
and entertain the residents of Cheektowaga and Western New York. They 
worked with the Town Park Homeowners Association, the Polish-American 
Festival Committee, the Federation of German-American Societies, and 
the Cheektowaga Cultural Society to establish a pavilion in Town Park.
  Mr. Speaker, thank you for allowing me to recognize my good friends 
in the Cheektowaga Patriotic Commission for the important role they 
have played in our community for the past 40 years. I sincerely 
appreciate their efforts, and wish them much continued success in the 
years to come.

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