[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E723]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE POST JOURNAL IN JAMESTOWN, NY

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                      HON. NICHOLAS A. LANGWORTHY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 21, 2026

  Mr. LANGWORTHY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a truly 
remarkable institution that has done far more than report the news--it 
has preserved the history of Chautauqua County for two centuries.
  For 200 years, The Post-Journal has served as the newspaper of record 
for Jamestown and Chautauqua County. Its pages have documented the 
people, events, triumphs, and challenges that have shaped the region, 
creating a lasting record of the community's history and the 
generations who have called it home.
  A hometown newspaper is more than ink on paper. It is the first draft 
of local history. It captures not only elections and public policy, but 
also the stories of veterans, small businesses, schools, churches, 
civic organizations, and everyday citizens whose contributions may 
never make national headlines but leave an enduring mark on their 
communities.
  As we celebrate America's 250th birthday, it is especially fitting 
that we recognize one of our nation's oldest and most enduring civic 
institutions. Founded in 1826--just fifty years after the birth of our 
Republic--The Post-Journal has chronicled nearly the entire American 
story through the lens of one community. Few institutions can claim 
such an extraordinary legacy of continuous service.
  The First Amendment protects a free press because our Founding 
Fathers understood that an informed citizenry is essential to self-
government. For two centuries, The Post-Journal has fulfilled that 
responsibility by informing its readers, fostering civic engagement, 
and preserving the history of Western New York for future generations.
  Over the past two centuries, The Post-Journal has adapted to changing 
times while remaining steadfast in its mission to serve its readers 
with trusted local journalism. That commitment has strengthened not 
only Chautauqua County but our democratic institutions as well.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating the 
editors, reporters, photographers, publishers, printers, carriers, and 
every member of The Post-Journal family--past and present--on this 
extraordinary milestone. May they continue their proud tradition of 
serving Jamestown, Chautauqua County, and Western New York for many 
years to come, preserving the stories that define their community and 
carrying forward this great American tradition for generations to come.