[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 107 (Wednesday, June 28, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1352-E1353]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                 BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF WARREN, PA

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                      HON. WILLIAM F. CLINGER, JR.

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 28, 1995
  Mr. CLINGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in celebration of the 
bicentennial of my hometown, Warren, PA. It is a great pleasure to join 
my family and friends in sharing this special historic event.
  This year's Fourth of July celebration holds a special meaning for 
the people of Warren County. Not only will we commemorate the birth of 
our great Nation, we will also mark a great milestone in the history of 
an extraordinary town.
  More than two centuries ago, European settlers achieved independence 
for the Thirteen Colonies, forming the United States of America. In 
1795, the Pennsylvania legislature honored the great patriot Gen. 
Joseph Warren, by granting his name to a valley nestled between the 
Allegheny Mountains and the Allegheny River. Although General Warren 
never saw the land which bears his name, his memory lives through the 
people who reside in Warren today.
  Reflecting on 200 years of stable existence, Warrenites have much to 
be proud of. The 

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people of this community have honorably participated in every military 
conflict in our Nation's history. They have persevered over time by 
cultivating the region's abundance of natural resources. Warren is also 
home to Kinzua Dam, one of the largest reservoirs east of the 
Mississippi River. Most importantly the people of Warren are proud of 
their heritage, which is memorialized by the four flags flown each day 
in Heritage Park.
  Warren is a special town, a community of spirit and pride. It is a 
wonderful place to live and I have many treasured memories from a 
lifetime of experiences there. Growing up in Warren provided me with a 
strong foundation of values, which continue to guide me to this day.
  Thank you, Mr. Speaker, for allowing me the distinct pleasure of 
recognizing the 200th anniversary of Warren, PA. Warrenites embody what 
it is to be an American by uniting under the U.S. flag while 
remembering and honoring the pioneers who came before them. It is most 
appropriate that the bicentennial festivities coincide with the Fourth 
of July celebration. This holiday is more than just picnics and 
fireworks, it is the chance to reflect on a cherished privilege we call 
freedom.


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