[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 38 (Monday, March 6, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E275]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 6, 2017

  Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the rich 
history of St Paul's Episcopal Cathedral, a long standing community 
pillar that is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year.
   The Episcopal Cathedral was incorporated on February 10, 1817 in the 
city of Buffalo. This building was Buffalo's first permanent house of 
worship and was consecrated on February 25, 1821.
   A major milestone in the Church's history was the consecration of a 
new edifice. This building was designed by renowned architect Richard 
Upjohn and began a second period of growth for the Church.
   St Paul's Cathedral flourished in the city until May 22, 1888 when 
it was tragically destroyed by a fire. Through perseverance and a 
strong commitment to the community, the restored St Paul's Cathedral 
was inaugurated just two years later.
   The Church committed to remaining in the downtown community of 
Buffalo. Even with the hardships of the twentieth century around the 
country and in Buffalo, St Paul's Cathedral took advantage of every 
opportunity to grow and serve the community.
   St Paul's Cathedral is where The Most Rev. Michael Bruce Curry, 
Presiding Bishop and Primate of The Episcopal Church, attended while he 
was going through Buffalo Public Schools.
   Through different projects throughout the city of Buffalo, the 
people of St Paul's Cathedral have shown their commitment to social 
service and preserving their history.
   Mr. Speaker, I honor a long standing institution in the city of 
Buffalo. I am proud to celebrate St Paul's Episcopal Cathedral's 
bicentennial and I wish the Church good fortune for many years to come.

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