[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 220 (Thursday, December 23, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1393]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       RECOGNIZING CHAIRMAN CURTIS W. CRANDALL ON HIS RETIREMENT

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                             HON. TOM REED

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 23, 2021

  Mr. REED. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize Curtis W. 
Crandall, Chairman, on his retirement from the Allegany County 
Legislature.
  Chairman Crandall was appointed to the Legislature on March 13, 2000 
to replace Alton Sylor. His service continued for nearly twenty-two 
years, sixteen of which were as Chairman. He was Majority Leader for 
one year, in 2005, before obtaining the Chairmanship. In his years of 
dedication to Allegany County, Chairman Crandall was a member of every 
committee, acting in various leadership roles including Chair of the 
Special Budget Committee in 2016 and 2017.
  Chairman Crandall has been active on Advisory Boards throughout his 
tenure as well. Over the years, he served on the Citizens Advisory 
Council to the Office for the Aging from February 2003 to January 2006, 
Public Safety Building Planning Committee from January to December 
2005, Court Facilities Financial Impact Ad Hoc Committee from November 
through December 2008, Comprehensive Plan Implementation Group from 
October 2008 through December 2009, and continues longstanding terms of 
service on the Broadband Task Force, Crossroads Development Advisory 
Committee, and Radio Communications Task Force. Additionally, Chairman 
Crandall has been the ex-officio member of the Southern Tier West 
Regional Planning & Economic Development Board since January of 2006.
  Chairman Crandall worked tirelessly for his constituents, and we are 
thankful for his efforts in reducing the county property tax rate for 
many consecutive years. Chairman Crandall's commitment to his community 
goes above and beyond as shown through his volunteer work with the 
Lions Club, Boy Scouts of America, and Farm Bureau, just to name a few.
  As a successful entrepreneur and businessman of over forty years, a 
loyal member of the Legislature, faithful volunteer and a loving 
husband, father and grandfather, we applaud his valued leadership and 
dedicated service as he moves forward in the next chapter of his life.
  Given the above, I ask that this Legislative Body pause in its 
deliberations and join me in recognizing Allegany County Legislative 
Chairman, Curtis W. Crandall, on his longstanding service and 
retirement. Congratulations on this tremendous milestone.

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