[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 134 (Tuesday, August 27, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E843-E844]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        CELEBRATING THE BICENTENNIAL OF THE TOWN OF SARANAC, NY

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 27, 2024

  Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Town of 
Saranac, New York on the bicentennial anniversary of its founding.
  The Town of Saranac was founded in May of 1824 on a foundation of a 
love of the land, industry, and determination that carried in their 
community. The industrial enterprise that would take root there helped 
to meet America's need for iron, glass, and timber for years to come. 
This included the creation of Redford Crown Glass work, which by 1832, 
only 8 years after the town's creation, was producing $78,000 worth of 
glass per year. Additionally, Saranac's location along the Grand River 
made them an ideal candidate for other industries such as the many 
forges which developed along the riverside. This incredible development 
continued to expand, encompassing logging operations throughout the 
Grand River and as well as newly constructed rail lines which serviced 
the growing town.
  Saranac is home to the only Civil War monument in Clinton County, one 
which honors the 16th New York Cavalry Regiment which drew 416 brave 
men from Saranac. The 40-foot monument stands tall a reminder of our 
commitment to the union and remember

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the men who fought to preserve it. The monument features an inscription 
honoring the five men from Saranac who volunteered to be a part of the 
special force of 25 soldiers that apprehended John Wilkes Booth 
following his assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. These men's 
dedication to the United States and to the preservation of our union 
will not be forgotten.
  Today, Saranac stands as the northeastern gateway to the Adirondack 
mountains and as an ideal location for skiing, snowmobiling, and 
snowshoeing. The town's proud history stands as a testament to the 
industrious and hard-working nature of Upstate New Yorkers and of all 
Americans. I look forward to the celebrations being hosted by the town 
this summer and upcoming fall to honor this momentous event such as 
Bicentennial Kids' Day and the Bicentennial Field Day. These 
celebrations importantly remind us of our shared history and the 
historic journey of the Town of Saranac. I am eager to see this town's 
incredible future and am sure that the next two hundred years will be 
as bright as the past two hundred.
  On behalf of New York's 21st Congressional District, I am honored to 
recognize the town of Saranac on the bicentennial anniversary of their 
founding.

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