[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 62 (Thursday, April 13, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E305-E306]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  200TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TOWN OF BUSTI, CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, NEW YORK

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                      HON. NICHOLAS A. LANGWORTHY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 13, 2023

  Mr. LANGWORTHY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the two 
hundredth anniversary of the Town of Busti in Chautauqua County, New 
York.
  The Town of Busti, like most of Chautauqua County, has an expansive 
agriculture history. Busti was the site for the first test cows in the 
state and where the first field of alfalfa was grown. In addition, the 
Underground Railroad had one of its most active routes through this 
region and Busti was an important stop on this route.
  Whether they are lifelong residents or new in town, the citizens of 
Busti can look with pride upon the accomplishments of the pioneers who 
contributed to this area. A community of seven thousand five hundred 
and twenty-one, the neighbors in this town look out for

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each other to ensure the community continues to thrive.
  Two hundred years as a community and a town is certainly a cause for 
celebration. I congratulate the Town of Busti for withstanding the 
tests of time and look forward to many more years of Busti 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 Busti's two 
hundredth anniversary.

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