[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 67 (Friday, April 29, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E628]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        RECOGNIZING THE 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TOWN OF CROGHAN

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 29, 2016

  Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize the 
175th Anniversary of the town of Croghan in Lewis County, New York. The 
town of Croghan was named after the famous war hero from the War of 
1812, Colonel George Croghan.
   One of the major shapers of Croghan was Theodore Basselin. Mr. 
Basselin had interests in the businesses of timber, railroad, paper 
manufacturing, furniture, banking, and electric power generation. He 
was elected to be the first President of the Village of Croghan. Upon 
his death in 1914, Mr. Basselin left $25,000 for the creation of a 
parochial school named Father Leo Memorial School in Croghan. The 
Basselin mansion and family cemetery still exist in Croghan today and 
are considered significant landmarks.
   The town of Croghan is home to the American Maple Museum and Hall of 
Fame, the Oswegatchie Educational Center, and the Railway Historical 
Society of Northern New York Museum. One of the unique businesses in 
the town is the Croghan Meat Market that was founded in 1888 and is 
still going strong. The major businesses that are seen throughout the 
town are logging, farming, and the production of maple syrup. These 
businesses are vital to Upstate New York communities. Their products 
reach residents throughout New York and beyond, and will continue to be 
a strong asset to the state for years to come.
   Congratulations to the town of Croghan on the 175th anniversary of 
your formation. I want to wish the people and businesses of Croghan 
continued success in the future.

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