[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 173 (Thursday, October 26, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1436]
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               IN RECOGNITION OF PATRICIA AND PETER GORES

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                     HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 26, 2017

  Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Patricia and Peter 
Gores of Mumford, New York. They recently donated a more than 100-year-
old clock which had been a centerpiece in the Gores' family home for 
more than 40 years. The clock was manufactured in New York State by the 
Self-Winding Clock Company, built with casing made from Quarter Sawn 
Oak, and remains in good working condition to this day. This clock was 
formerly located in Rochester, New York, at the Claude Bragdon train 
station where it served as the New York Central Railroad's Master Clock 
to ensure a consistent time among the clocks around the station. The 
donation of this clock will allow it to be proudly displayed in 
Rochester's new train station.
  The Claude Bragdon station opened its doors in 1914 and was a paragon 
of design. This station was where our community bid farewell to local 
soldiers as they were sent to serve our nation. It was a gathering 
place for suffragettes organizing for the right to vote. It was also 
where our community welcomed dignitaries, including Presidents. This 
clock represents that era and the importance rail travel has played in 
our nation's history.
  While the Claude Bragdon station is no longer standing, Rochester 
opened the doors to its brand new train station this fall which borrows 
heavily from the design of the old station. The new state-of-the-art, 
ADA compliant station will dramatically improve service for the more 
than 130,000 passengers that utilize passenger rail in Upstate New 
York. Whether you're a student traveling to Rochester to attend one of 
the great colleges or universities or an entrepreneur visiting the city 
for the first time, this Master Clock will stand as a reminder of 
Rochester's proud history.
  On behalf of the Rochester community, I want to thank Patricia and 
Peter Gores for their generous donation and commitment to returning the 
Master Clock to its former home.

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