[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 81 (Monday, May 15, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E441]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE AUGUSTA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN ORISKANY FALLS, NY ON ITS 
                           225TH ANNIVERSARY

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                         HON. BRANDON WILLIAMS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 15, 2023

  Mr. WILLIAMS of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Augusta 
Presbyterian Church in Oriskany Falls, NY, which is celebrating its 
225th Anniversary this year.
  Augusta Presbyterian Church was first formed on September 7, 1797, 
when Reverends Asabell North and Joel Bradley formed a Congregational 
society in Augusta's log schoolhouse with nine charter members.
  For the first 8 years, services were held everywhere from private 
homes to schoolhouses, in barns and in the open air. From 1805-1816, 
the congregation worshipped in the Town Hall. In 1816, the present 
Augusta Presbyterian Church building was completed, and the 
congregation has met there ever since.
  For 225 years, this church has been a symbol of the community, 
bringing generations together and helping others in any way they can. I 
commend the Augusta Presbyterian Church for their 225 years in the 
community and know that they will continue to serve for many years to 
come.

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