[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 102 (Tuesday, June 19, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E861]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING THE HISTORY OF LYONS, NEW YORK

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                            HON. JOHN KATKO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 19, 2018

  Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the important 
history of Lyons, New York. Recently, the town's iconic downtown 
historical district was granted a designation on the National Register 
of Historic Places. This designation allows for the town to keep and 
preserve many historical buildings and landmarks.
   Located in Wayne County, the Town of Lyons was originally settled in 
the late 1700's and then, in 1796, renamed after Lyons, France. The 
construction of the Erie Canal was pivotal to the growth of the town. 
The town also grew due to an abundant amount of peppermint oil, and a 
great deal of manufacturing.
   I would like to congratulate Joan Delaro, the Executive Director of 
the Lyons Main Street Program. This program is essential to the Lyons 
community, as is it assists local businesses, organizes community clean 
up and beautification program, and leads the effort to designation 
downtown Lyons as a historical area. I would also like to thank Brian 
Manktelow, town supervisor, and all of the town board members for their 
support in designating Lyons a historical place.
   This new designation not only allows for the community to preserve 
and revitalize many buildings and landmarks, but it will also help 
encourage economic development.
   I am proud that Lyons has received this designation, and I will 
fight to make sure that it has the means it needs to be able to 
succeed.

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