[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 130 (Thursday, July 23, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E669]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING EDWARD M. BARTHOLOMEW, JR. FOR HIS LIFETIME OF SERVICE TO CITY 
   OF GLENS FALLS, WARREN COUNTY AND THE ENTIRE NORTH COUNTRY REGION

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 23, 2020

  Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Edward M. 
Bartholomew Jr. for his lifetime of service to the City of Glens Falls, 
Warren County and the entire North Country region.
  Edward Bartholomew Jr. served in many important roles over the course 
of his over 40-year long career. Elected Mayor of the City of Glens 
Falls at the age of 28, Edward set to work revitalizing the community, 
making the Civic Center a success, building a modern baseball park, 
improving critical infrastructure and establishing the Greater Glens 
Falls Transit System. Over the course of his two terms in office, from 
1978 to 1985, he cemented his reputation as someone who can grasp all 
the aspects of a challenge and accomplish his objectives despite 
daunting obstacles.
  In 2010, after spending time in the State Senate, Ed returned to lead 
the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) of Warren County. Over the 
next decade, he used his expertise, tireless work ethic and sterling 
reputation to accomplish many more important projects. As President of 
the EDC, he secured federal, state and local funding for major public 
works projects and businesses throughout Warren County. He recently 
succeeded in securing a $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative 
Grant for Glens Falls which is currently funding important 
redevelopment work on South Street. Edward had been working around the 
clock through the COVID-19 pandemic, helping local businesses that were 
suffering due to the shutdown, even creating a new loan program for 
struggling small businesses.
  Ed Bartholomew was an extraordinary leader for the Warren County 
community and beyond. He was tireless in his efforts focused on 
economic development and opportunity for every family in the region. He 
was a joy to work with and he understood the nexus of local, state, and 
federal government and how to deliver results for our region. He was 
also incredibly kind and will be greatly missed. I am honored to 
recognize his leadership in the Congressional Record on behalf of New 
York's 21st Congressional District.

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