[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 133 (Wednesday, September 21, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: September 21, 1994]



   TRIBUTE HONORING THE DAY IN THE PARK FRIENDSHIP FESTIVAL IN GREEN 
                              SPRINGS, OH

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 21, 1994

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge a significant 
event taking place on September 24 and 25, 1994, in Green Springs, OH. 
On those 2 days, the village of Green Springs will hold their annual 
Day in the Park Friendship Festival. In keeping with the spirit of 
friendship, the community will host its sister village in Canada, Point 
Edward, ON.
  As one of the States that makes up the largest unguarded national 
border in the world, Ohio is proud of its bonds of trade, commerce, and 
friendship with Canada. As is stated on the Perry Monument located on 
the shores of Lake Erie, ``* * * to the triumph of peace with our 
trusted Canadian neighbor, this, the shortest of treaties between great 
nations is written here in full enduring bronze to be read by all the 
people.''
  Green Springs is a picturesque village south of Sandusky Bay in 
northern Ohio. Known for their spirit of voluntarism and community 
pride, the citizens are especially proud of their Day in the Park 
Festival. During the weekend of September 24 and 25, the village will 
be host to a car show, crafts demonstrations, and softball games as 
well as bingo and all types of barbecue.
  Point Edward is located along the St. Clair River in Ontario. 
Incorporated in 1874, it is surrounded by harbors, marinas, beaches, 
and the city of Sarnia, ON. On May 5 of this year, the Point Edward 
village council signed a proclamation naming Green Springs its sister 
city and on June 29, Green Springs reciprocated.
  Mr. Speaker, it is important for local officials and citizens on both 
sides of the border to get together in an informal atmosphere to 
promote good will between our two countries. The sister city program 
promotes the interests and customs of similar cities and villages all 
over the world. I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the Day in 
the Park Friendship Festival and encourage the attendees to continue to 
take an interest in and to promote their respective communities.

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