[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 203 (Tuesday, November 23, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1264]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE VILLAGE OF ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK

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                           HON. CHRIS JACOBS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 23, 2021

  Mr. JACOBS of New York. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
Village of Orchard Park, New York, on its centennial anniversary.
  The Village of Orchard Park is a beautiful, tranquil village that 
lies in western New York, and I am honored to call it my home. The 
Village of Orchard Park was founded in 1921.
  The area of present-day Orchard Park was historically referred to as 
an ``uncultivated part of nature's garden'' and was said to resemble a 
``park of orchards.'' The early pioneers of Orchard Park worked to 
transform a forest into the beautiful community it is today. They built 
residences, churches, and public places which remain important parts of 
the culture and values of today's Orchard Park.
  Many great businesses and businesspeople have hailed from the Village 
of Orchard Park, including Harry Yates. Mr. Yates moved from Buffalo to 
Orchard Park and purchased multiple farms, including roughly 3,500 
acres of land. Mr. Yates created and donated Green Lake to the Orchard 
Park community, which is still enjoyed today by residents and visitors. 
Mr. Yates also donated the land for the construction of two churches, 
Nativity of Our Lord Roman Catholic and St. John's Lutheran.
  The Village of Orchard Park centennial celebrates the best of 
America. These communities are the incubators of local politics, 
commerce, education, recreation, entertainment, and faith for our 
village neighborhoods.
  I am proud to congratulate the citizens of the Village of Orchard 
Park on their 100th anniversary. I believe that it is important to 
recognize their unique contribution to the development of western New 
York and wish them happiness and prosperity during the next 100 years.

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