[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 20981]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE VILLAGE OF WEBSTER, NEW 
                                  YORK

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                          HON. JAMES T. WALSH

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 21, 2005

  Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the village of 
Webster's Centennial Anniversary. Incorporated in 1905, the village of 
Webster is named in honor of the famous United States Senator from 
Massachusetts, Daniel Webster. The village has been celebrating this 
milestone with various events throughout the year.
  Before splitting away from the town of Penfield, it was suggested 
that a center of town be established with four corners about 5 miles 
north of the center of Penfield. This gave rise to the Five Mile Line 
Road and the Four Corners.
  Throughout the mid-1800's, the newly created Four Corners served as 
not only an important avenue for produce and goods moving north and 
south, but also as a vital thoroughfare for stage coaches and freight 
lines moving east and west. Multiple taverns and inns were built at 
this time and other various businesses saw their start at this busy 
intersection of commerce.
  Along with the growth of industry in this area, came the problem of 
fires. To solve this dilemma, shortly after its incorporation, a much-
needed volunteer fire department was organized for the people of 
Webster.
  For many years after World War I, Webster kept its place as the 
primary shipping point for apple farmers across the Rochester area. At 
this time it boasted the world's largest basket factory and also stood 
as the center for the canning industry in Monroe County.
  The village experienced added progress after the Great Depression and 
throughout the World War II era despite a steady decline in its rural 
agricultural lifestyle. The late 1950's saw the annexation of 182 acres 
to the village as well as the rise of Webster's largest corporate 
neighbor, the Xerox Corporation.
  Today 5,500 residents call the village of Webster home. In providing 
an array of community services and fostering a neighborly atmosphere, 
the village continues various local traditions that began with its 
first settlers in 1812.
  On behalf of the people of New York's 25th Congressional District, it 
is my honor to recognize and congratulate the residents of Webster on 
the village's 100th Anniversary.

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