[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 22523]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            TRIBUTE TO THE VILLAGE OF NELSONVILLE, NEW YORK

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                           HON. SUE W. KELLY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 6, 2005

  Mrs. KELLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the village of 
Nelsonville, New York, which this month celebrates its 
sesquicentennial. I extend my sincere congratulations to town 
officials, residents and supporters on this occasion, which symbolizes 
an accumulation of 150 years of hard work and diligence by a community.
  On an early autumn day in October 1855, the village of Nelsonville 
was born and with it a quaint community founded on good will and hard 
work. Some say the essence of the village can be seen in the elaborate 
picture painted by the landscape of historical buildings on the 
village's timeless Main Street. This can be seen in the current Village 
Hall which, prior to 1955, housed the local the Fish and Fur Club for 
over half a century.
  Nelsonville commemorates their 150th Anniversary this month with a 
parade which surely will prove memorable as local leaders, 
organizations and community members come together to remember an 
impressive history that has provided the building blocks for an 
promising future.
  Undoubtedly, the success of Nelsonville could not have been realized 
without the support and kinship of the surrounding town of Philipstown 
and Putnam County. For years to come, Nelsonville will remain a great 
place to live following the lessons of the past and by continuing 
participation in camaraderie with surrounding communities.
  There have been over 30 mayors since the village's inception. From 
Mayor Purdy in 1855 to Mayor Mitch Dul in 2005, the village has seen 
many challenges, but has always stayed on steady course. The village 
retains a timeless quality easily identifiable by those taking a walk 
down its streets. On behalf of the people of the 19th Congressional 
District of New York, I wish Nelsonville continued success and another 
150 exceptional and prosperous years.

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