[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 146 (Thursday, September 19, 2024)]
[House]
[Pages H5460-H5461]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW CELEBRATES 150TH ANNIVERSARY

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from New 
York (Mr. Lawler) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. LAWLER. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to commemorate the 150th 
anniversary of the Village of Sleepy Hollow.
  Nestled on the Hudson River just 20 miles north of New York City, the 
Village of Sleepy Hollow is 5.2 square miles of history and intrigue.
  Sleepy Hollow was immortalized by Washington Irving's spooky tale of 
the Headless Horseman. The real Sleepy Hollow, however, isn't haunted 
or a place of nightmares but, rather, a community of men and women 
living their American Dream.
  Some famous residents include former Vice President of the United 
States and Governor of New York, Nelson Rockefeller, Olympic Gold 
Medal-winning decathlete Caitlyn Jenner, and Pearl Harbor survivor and 
Bronze Star recipient Armando ``Chick'' Galella.
  It is the home of Phelps Hospital, J.P. Doyle's, the Rockefeller 
State Park Preserve, the Sleepy Hollow Lighthouse, and Sleepy Hollow 
Country Club, and more. Yes, their Halloween parades and Great Jack 
O'Lantern Blaze are a frighteningly good time, too.
  This past weekend, I was honored to join my Sleepy Hollow 
constituents to celebrate the historic village's incredible milestone. 
As I stood among friends, neighbors, and local leaders, I was filled 
with pride for what Sleepy Hollow represents: a rich heritage, strong 
community values, and a bright future ahead.
  Today, we are joined by several of the Village board members, 
including Tom Andruss, Jared Rodriguez, James Husselbee, and Deputy 
Mayor Denise Scaglione. Unfortunately, Mayor Martin Rutyna and Trustees 
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Sheeran and Lauren Connell couldn't join us today.
  On behalf of the residents of the Village of Sleepy Hollow and the 
United States House of Representatives, I am honored to recognize our 
esteemed elected officials today and thank them for their dedicated 
service on behalf of the residents.
  Over the years, Sleepy Hollow has not only embraced its storied past, 
but also evolved into a thriving village that continues to honor its 
traditions while welcoming new growth and innovation. It is places like 
this that make New York's 17th Congressional District so special.
  I thank all the Sleepy Hollow residents and stakeholders who 
throughout the course of this year have made this celebration such a 
great success. Their passion, dedication, and love for this community 
are what make Sleepy Hollow such a unique and cherished place to call 
home.

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