HONORING THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE POST JOURNAL IN JAMESTOWN, NY

On 2026-07-21, Representative Nicholas A. Langworthy (R-NY-23) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE POST JOURNAL IN JAMESTOWN, NY" in the House.

HONORING THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE POST JOURNAL IN JAMESTOWN, NY

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E723] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE POST JOURNAL IN JAMESTOWN, NY ______ HON. NICHOLAS A. LANGWORTHY of new york in the house of representatives Tuesday, July 21, 2026 Mr. LANGWORTHY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a truly remarkable institution that has done far more than report the news--it has preserved the history of Chautauqua County for two centuries. For 200 years, The Post-Journal has served as the newspaper of record for Jamestown and Chautauqua County. Its pages have documented the people, events, triumphs, and challenges that have shaped the region, creating a lasting record of the community's history and the generations who have called it home. A hometown newspaper is more than ink on paper. It is the first draft of local history. It captures not only elections and public policy, but also the stories of veterans, small businesses, schools, churches, civic organizations, and everyday citizens whose contributions may never make national headlines but leave an enduring mark on their communities. As we celebrate America's 250th birthday, it is especially fitting that we recognize one of our nation's oldest and most enduring civic institutions. Founded in 1826--just fifty years after the birth of our Republic--The Post-Journal has chronicled nearly the entire American story through the lens of one community. Few institutions can claim such an extraordinary legacy of continuous service. The First Amendment protects a free press because our Founding Fathers understood that an informed citizenry is essential to self- government. For two centuries, The Post-Journal has fulfilled that responsibility by informing its readers, fostering civic engagement, and preserving the history of Western New York for future generations. Over the past two centuries, The Post-Journal has adapted to changing times while remaining steadfast in its mission to serve its readers with trusted local journalism. That commitment has strengthened not only Chautauqua County but our democratic institutions as well. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating the editors, reporters, photographers, publishers, printers, carriers, and every member of The Post-Journal family--past and present--on this extraordinary milestone. May they continue their proud tradition of serving Jamestown, Chautauqua County, and Western New York for many years to come, preserving the stories that define their community and carrying forward this great American tradition for generations to come.