[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 142 (Tuesday, September 20, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1311]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             OGDENSBURG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT GRAND OPENING

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 20, 2016

  Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize the 
Ogdensburg International Airport located in St. Lawrence County, New 
York. The airport is owned by the Ogdensburg Bridge & Port Authority 
and has undergone a major expansion project.
   The sizeable expansion of the Ogdensburg International Airport is 
impressive in its scope and the time within which the project was 
completed. The runway of the airport has been extended to accommodate 
larger planes, and the terminal and parking lot have been modernized 
and expanded for increased use and traffic. These additions and 
improvements have allowed the Ogdensburg International Airport to 
partner with new airlines and offer additional flights, and will 
strengthen both the direct and indirect economic impact of the facility 
on the community.
   This expansion project will enable airlines partnering with the 
Ogdensburg International Airport to offer low cost airfare, making 
travel to the North Country easier and more convenient. It is my hope 
that this airport will act as a signal to investors, both in and out of 
the area, that Ogdensburg can support growing industries and expanding 
businesses. These improvements will provide returns on investments for 
the future, and will help establish a North Country presence beyond 
upstate New York.
   Congratulations to St. Lawrence County, the City of Ogdensburg, the 
Ogdensburg Bridge & Port Authority, and the Ogdensburg International 
Airport. I wish you all the best for continued success in the future.

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