[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15359]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           200TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TOWN OF CICERO, NEW YORK

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                          HON. JAMES T. WALSH

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 8, 2007

  Mr. WALSH of New York. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of 
the town of Cicero's 200th anniversary. Located on the southern shore 
of Oneida Lake, the town of Cicero serves as a northern suburb of 
metropolitan Syracuse. The town was named after the great Roman orator 
Marcus Tullius Cicero.
  The town of Cicero was one of the townships of the former Central New 
York Military Tract. The CNY Military Tract was land reserved for 
soldiers who served in the American Revolution. Cicero became a part of 
the town of Lysander when Onondaga County was formed in 1794. The town 
of Cicero split from the town of Lysander in 1807. The town of Cicero 
also included the town of Clay until 1827 when the township was 
divided.
  The town contains a rich history on involvement within Central New 
York. The town of Cicero was crucial to the building of the Erie Canal. 
The construction of the canal brought many settlers into the town, 
expanding its growth. The town of Cicero was also extensively involved 
within the salt industry. The salt industry provided many people with 
jobs, either making barrels or in furnishing lumber. When the salt 
mines dried up, the town's residents turned to the agriculture and 
dairy industries.
  Over its history, the town of Cicero has changed drastically. From a 
small farming community, Cicero has transformed into one of the fastest 
growing suburbs of the region.
  It has been an honor for me to represent the town of Cicero and its 
citizens for close to 20 years. The town of Cicero has provided the 
Central New York region with a prime example of a successful township 
filled with great people. The residents of the town of Cicero should be 
proud of their rich heritage. I congratulate them as they celebrate 
their first 200 years, and wish them nothing but the best for next 200 
more.

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