[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 37 (Monday, April 11, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: April 11, 1994]
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                     PARKER CITY, IN, 100 YEARS OLD

 Mr. LUGAR. Mr. President, I am pleased to announce that Parker 
City, IN, will celebrate its 100th anniversary of incorporation on July 
13-16, 1994. Many activities are planned for the 4 day celebration, 
including a parade on July 16, 1994.
  Parker City, formerly known as Morristown, was originally established 
in November 1851. Located in Randolph County, Parker City is situated 
in the central-eastern part of Indiana. In 1852 the first passenger 
train went through the town. The Methodist church was built in 1872, 
although a congregation had been in existence since 1851. In 1892, the 
first natural gas well was drilled, playing a large role in the 
development of the town.
  Eventually, in 1891 the name was changed to Parker because there was 
another Morristown in Indiana. Finally, Parker was incorporated as a 
town in 1894. Officially, Parker became Parker City in 1975, because 
that was the name used by the railroad.
  Parker City has many things to be proud of including its churches, 
factory, fire department, service organizations, homes, and places of 
business. But most of all it can boast about its Hoosier hospitality. 
With a population of approximately 1,200, the city provides a friendly 
atmosphere to visitors and newcomers.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in saluting Parker City and its 
citizenry on this happy occasion.

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