[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 12369-12370]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           CELEBRATING THE SALEM COURTHOUSE COMMUNITY CENTER

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 28, 2017

  Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize the 
Salem Courthouse Community Center for its outstanding service to New 
York's 21st District.
  Founded by a group of dedicated local citizens, the Salem Courthouse 
Community Center provides a place for people of all ages to come 
together. Cognizant of its historic location in the Old Washington 
County Courthouse, the Center seeks to preserve our region's history 
while creating opportunities for individuals to enjoy and strengthen 
our community in the present.
  In service of this mission, the Center offers a wide variety of 
programs that foster artistic expression and community growth. The 
Center's many facilities, including a community garden, pottery studio, 
and public kitchen, host instructive and enriching programs for both 
children and adults. This summer, the Center has hosted nearly 150 
local children in their Lunch, Learn & Play program which provides 
active and educational fun for its participants.

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  On behalf of New York's 21st District, I want to thank the Salem 
Courthouse Community Center for its dedication to bringing our 
community together. We commend its incredible service, and look forward 
to its future endeavors.

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