[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 64 (Thursday, April 30, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E623-E624]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  COMMEMORATING THE 85TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GIFT OF MEMORIAL CITY HALL

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                            HON. JOHN KATKO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 30, 2015

  Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 85th 
anniversary of the gift of Memorial City Hall in the City of Auburn, 
New York. In 1929, Memorial City Hall was built in the City of Auburn 
in memory of David Munson Osborne, Mayor of the City of Auburn from 
1879-1880. Memorial City Hall continues to serve as the center of civic 
activity in Auburn, a memorial to the City's rich history, and an 
architectural classic.
   Memorial City Hall was commissioned by daughters of David Munson 
Osborne and sisters of Mayor Thomas Mott Osborne, Helen Osborne Storrow 
and Emily Osborne Harris. The Hall was designed by the acclaimed 
architecture firm, Coolidge, Shepley, Bulfinch, and Abbott. Memorial 
City Hall's grand portico,

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pediment, and ionic columns stand as a monumental example of Colonial 
Revival architecture in 19th and 20th century America.
   The history and strength of the City of Auburn is reflected in 
Memorial City Hall. I am pleased to share in the 85th anniversary of 
this landmark which continues to serve the residents of Auburn and 
memorialize the public service of David Munson Osborne and the entire 
Osborne family.

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