[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 100 (Tuesday, June 13, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E820]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              CELEBRATING THE 225TH ANNIVERSARY OF MILTON

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 13, 2017

  Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize the 
225th Anniversary of Milton, New York.
  Located on Kayaderosseras Creek in the heart of Saratoga County, the 
town of Milton demonstrates the rich and evolving history of Upstate 
New York. Even before it was officially established on March 7, 1792, 
Milton's forests and water supplies provided early pioneers with a 
fertile environment for their settlements. Included amongst these early 
establishments were the water mills, which provided the town's namesake 
and acted as a driving force for economic development into the 20th 
century.
  In 1948, the Kesselring Site of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program 
came to West Milton, becoming a major employer in the area. To this 
day, the site serves an important role in training the servicemen and 
women who operate our country's nuclear powered submarines and 
aircraft. Many Milton residents also commute to New York's Capital 
region, where they serve their community by working in local and state 
government.
  While continuing to grow and develop, the town of Milton provides 
valuable services and a strong sense of community to its residents. 
Milton has five established parks for outdoor recreation, as well as a 
variety of other rural recreation areas for people to enjoy. 
Additionally, the town works with nearby Ballston Spa to preserve their 
shared environment and to care for the elderly in their populations.
  I would like to congratulate the town of Milton on its 225th 
Anniversary. In New York's 21st District, we are proud of this 
momentous occasion and look forward to the many years which lie ahead

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