HONORING THE BICENTENNIAL OF THE TOWN OF RANDOLPH, NEW YORK

HONORING THE BICENTENNIAL OF THE TOWN OF RANDOLPH, NEW YORK

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E239] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE BICENTENNIAL OF THE TOWN OF RANDOLPH, NEW YORK ______ HON. NICHOLAS A. LANGWORTHY of new york in the house of representatives Thursday, March 19, 2026 Mr. LANGWORTHY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Town of Randolph in Cattaraugus County, New York, as it celebrates the 200th anniversary of its founding. Established on February 1, 1826, when the New York State Legislature divided the Town of Conewango, Randolph quickly grew from a small settlement of pioneering families into a strong and vibrant community in the Enchanted Mountains of Western New York. Early residents helped shape the town through hard work, civic participation, and a commitment to building roads, schools, and institutions that would serve future generations. By 1830, Randolph had grown to more than one hundred households, reflecting the rapid development of Western New York following the completion of the Erie Canal. Over the next two centuries, Randolph continued to evolve while preserving the values of community spirit, local enterprise, and rural character that define it to this day. Today, Randolph remains a proud small town with a thriving local business district, productive farms, manufacturing employers, and a strong educational presence through Randolph Central School. Its residents continue the tradition of public service and neighborly cooperation that began with the town's first meeting nearly two hundred years ago. On behalf of the people of New York's 23rd Congressional District, I congratulate the residents of Randolph on this remarkable bicentennial milestone and extend my best wishes for continued prosperity and success in the years ahead. ____________________