[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 20 (Tuesday, January 31, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E77]
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        COMMEMORATING THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TOWN OF SCIO

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                      HON. NICHOLAS A. LANGWORTHY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 31, 2023

  Mr. LANGWORTHY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 200th 
anniversary of the Town of Scio in Allegany County, New York.
  The Town of Scio was named after the Greek Island of Scio in the 
Aegean Sea because in 1820, the western world was horrified by the 
slaying of Christians on the island. The founding fathers of the town 
were so moved by a speech given by Daniel Webster honoring the 
Christians that died and wanted to name the town Scio in memoriam. The 
Town of Scio was first settled at the mouth of Knight Creek and was a 
crucial community to the building of the Erie railroad.
  Whether they are lifelong residents or new in town, the citizens of 
Scio love their town. A tight knit community of only 1,625, the 
neighbors in this town look out for each other.
  Two hundred years as a community and a town is certainly a cause for 
celebration. I congratulate the Town of Scio for withstanding the tests 
of time and look forward to many more years of Scio providing a 
welcoming community for our friends, neighbors and visitors.
  Given the above, I ask that this Legislative Body pause in its 
deliberations and join me to celebrate the Town of Scio's 200th 
anniversary.

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