[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 99 (Thursday, June 14, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E846-E847]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TOWN OF SHELBY, NEW YORK

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                           HON. CHRIS COLLINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 14, 2018

  Mr. COLLINS of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
200th Anniversary of the founding of the Town of Shelby, New York. The 
history of this town has been molded by resilient and innovative 
individuals who worked persistently to make Shelby the place it is 
today.
  The Bicentennial presents an opportunity for the residents of Shelby 
to reflect on their fascinating history and to envision the endless 
possibilities of the future. In 1812, Joseph Ellicott, an agent for the 
Holland Land Company, purchased 700 acres of farmland in the

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Town of Shelby. He and his nephew, Colonel Andrew Ellicott built a saw 
mill and a year later the first grist mill, while also improving the 
water supply in the town. The residents were happy to welcome this 
innovative family into their community. The Ellicott's played a 
significant role in the early founding of the Town of Shelby and left a 
lasting impact that would allow it to thrive for over two centuries.
  On this historic day, I would like to formally congratulate the Town 
of Shelby on its 200th Anniversary. In 1818, Shelby was officially 
founded thanks to the Ellicott family's industrious attitude. To this 
day, Shelby is still a strong farming community in Western New York.

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