[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 16496-16497]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



COMMEMORATING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NEW YORK STATE ASSOCIATION OF 
                                COUNTIES

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                        HON. THOMAS M. REYNOLDS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 16, 1999

  Mr. REYNOLDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mark the 75th Anniversary 
of the New York State Association of Counties.
  Since its inception in 1925, NYSAC has seen its membership grow to 
nearly 6,000 executive, legislative and administrative officials. 
Through legal research, education, training and assistance to its 
members, NYSAC plays a key role in helping county governments deliver 
essential services to residents across New York State.
  As a former County and State official, I know first hand the 
tremendous job that NYSAC does in promoting the issues and concerns of 
New York's 62 counties at both the federal and state level.
  Indeed, despite New York's tremendous diversity--from the skyscrapers 
of Manhattan to

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the Falls of Niagara--NYSAC has consistently and effectively promoted 
the best interests of all its members, whether rural, urban or 
suburban.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my sincere pleasure to offer my congratulations 
and best wishes to the members and staff of NYSAC, whose 
professionalism and commitment have helped ensure the efficient and 
effective management and delivery of county services; and I ask that 
this House of Representatives join me in saluting NYSAC for a job well 
done, and extend our sincerest best wishes for continued success as 
they begin their second 75 years of advocacy and support for the 
counties of New York State.

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