[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 72 (Thursday, May 3, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E582]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING BINLEY FLORIST AND GARDEN CENTER ON ITS 125TH ANNIVERSARY

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 3, 2018

  Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize Binley 
Florist and Garden Center on its 125th anniversary.
  In 1893, an English immigrant named Arthur Binley bought a small 
piece of land on Grant Avenue in Glens Falls, New York. He opened up 
one greenhouse with a retail shop inside that sold flowers and 
vegetables to the community. In 1930, Binley's son, also named Arthur 
Binley, took over the company and was soon after joined by Alexander 
Hirsch, an immigrant from Hungary. Hirsch attended horticulture college 
in Budapest and was eager to put his talents to use in the United 
States. Together, they turned Binley's into a thriving business.
  After an impressive 125 years in business, Binley Florist and Garden 
Center remains a staple in the local community, providing flowers for 
everything from proms to weddings. After so many years, Binley's is 
still owned by the Hirsch family. Alexander's son Wally Hirsch, 
continues his father's legacy with the help of his wife, Kate, and 
their son, Jeff.
  On behalf of New York's 21st District, I want to congratulate Binley 
Florist and Garden Center on its 125th anniversary. Binley's has played 
an important role in Warren County community life, and I look forward 
to watching Binley's continue to thrive in the years to come.

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