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HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE VILLAGE OF ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK
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HON. CHRIS JACOBS
of new york
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Mr. JACOBS of New York. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Village of Orchard Park, New York, on its centennial anniversary.
The Village of Orchard Park is a beautiful, tranquil village that lies in western New York, and I am honored to call it my home. The Village of Orchard Park was founded in 1921.
The area of present-day Orchard Park was historically referred to as an ``uncultivated part of nature's garden'' and was said to resemble a
``park of orchards.'' The early pioneers of Orchard Park worked to transform a forest into the beautiful community it is today. They built residences, churches, and public places which remain important parts of the culture and values of today's Orchard Park.
Many great businesses and businesspeople have hailed from the Village of Orchard Park, including Harry Yates. Mr. Yates moved from Buffalo to Orchard Park and purchased multiple farms, including roughly 3,500 acres of land. Mr. Yates created and donated Green Lake to the Orchard Park community, which is still enjoyed today by residents and visitors. Mr. Yates also donated the land for the construction of two churches, Nativity of Our Lord Roman Catholic and St. John's Lutheran.
The Village of Orchard Park centennial celebrates the best of America. These communities are the incubators of local politics, commerce, education, recreation, entertainment, and faith for our village neighborhoods.
I am proud to congratulate the citizens of the Village of Orchard Park on their 100th anniversary. I believe that it is important to recognize their unique contribution to the development of western New York and wish them happiness and prosperity during the next 100 years.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 203
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