[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 53 (Thursday, March 29, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E382]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CELEBRATING THE BICENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF THE TOWN OF GHENT, NEW YORK

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                           HON. JOHN J. FASO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 29, 2018

  Mr. FASO. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the Town of Ghent on the 
occasion of its bicentennial.
  On April 3, 1818, Ghent was established as a town in Columbia County, 
New York through numerous members of The Society of Friends, which 
includes early settlers such as the Macy, Tripp, and Bunker families.
  The town of Ghent is situated in the midst of a thriving agriculture 
population and is the center of considerable trade and the outlet of a 
large amount of produce. While the settlement was small until the 
advent of the railroads, the community's attention to the development 
of infrastructure rapidly made it what it is today.
  For over 200 years, Ghent has participated in the American story, 
contributing to our great state and nation. On April 3, 2018, the 
residents of Ghent will hold a well-deserved celebration of its history 
and accomplishments. In the neighborly and hospitable tradition of 
Ghent, this bicentennial celebration will reflect the values of this 
beautiful community, bringing families and residents together to 
commemorate the town they love and share.
  I formally thank the Town of Ghent and each of its residents of the 
past two centuries for their contributions to New York's 19th district.

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