[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 71 (Tuesday, May 1, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E574]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN HONOR OF THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATAVIAN; AN ONLINE ONLY NEWS 
                 SOURCE FOR BATAVIA AND GENESEE COUNTY

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                           HON. CHRIS COLLINS

                              of new York

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 1, 2018

  Mr. COLLINS of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
10th anniversary of The Batavian, the first online only, local news 
source for Batavia and Genesee County, New York.
  The Batavian was launched on May 1, 2008, with Howard Owens as 
publisher and Philip Anselmo as editor, with the goal of providing 
local residents with timely news and information. Their mission was to 
ensure that every citizen had a chance to contribute to the community 
by posting news and opinions about events, whether of local interest or 
national or international importance. Through these civil discussions, 
communities can grow stronger.
  Today, over 12,000 people visit the web site each weekday and more 
than 150 local businesses support it with sponsorships. The Batavian 
has also been honored by the Inland Press Association, The Genesee 
County Chamber of Commerce, and the Business Improvement District, for 
its success in journalism and contribution to the community.
  I thank The Batavians publisher Howard Owens, current editor Billie 
Owens and their dedicated staff for their commitment to preserving the 
mission of the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, and I 
congratulate them on achieving a decade of success.

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