[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 76 (Wednesday, May 8, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E559]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE CITY OF WATERTOWN ON THE SESQUICENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF 
                           ITS INCORPORATION

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 8, 2019

  Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise today on behalf of the residents 
of Watertown, New York as they celebrate the 150th anniversary of the 
city's incorporation.
  In 1796, surveyor Benjamin Wright arrived in the Black River area and 
plotted out the boundaries of what would later become Watertown. 73 
years later, on May 8, 1869, the City of Watertown was incorporated. 
Those pioneering settlers had the foresight to see that the area was 
ideal for industry and commerce. Located centrally in Jefferson County, 
the Black River runs through the heart of the city. This enabled the 
rapid expansion of manufacturing and trading and created the perfect 
environment for inventors and entrepreneurs.
  To this day, Watertown remains a vibrant and beautiful community that 
exemplifies the best qualities of The North Country and the Nation as a 
whole. On behalf of New York's 21st Congressional District, I want to 
congratulate the residents of Watertown on this momentous occasion. It 
has been an honor to represent this community, and I know that the 
future looks bright for Watertown.

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