[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 153 (Thursday, September 28, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1865-E1866]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    150TH ANNIVERSARY OF SOUTH PARK

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                         HON. MICHAEL F. DOYLE

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 28, 1995

  Mr. DOYLE. Mr. Speaker, I call to the attention of this Congress and 
the Nation a celebration which will mark the 150th anniversary of a 
community in the 18th Congressional District of Pennsylvania. On 
October 15, the township of South Park commemorates a milestone for its 
citizens, for fellow Pennsylvanians, and the entire Nation.
  The township, once a bustling center of coal production in the United 
States, was not known as South Park prior to 1845. It now includes 
areas of Library, Broughton, and Snowden, PA. The community itself 
dates back to 1773. It began as many other communities in America 
began, as a family settlement which grew as neighbors built their homes 
nearby. It was the initial site of the historic Whiskey Rebellion of 
1794, when citizens protested taxation of locally produced whiskey by 
the Federal Government.
  It is important to remember the times which shaped the economy, the 
political philosophy, the society, and landscape of this region in 
western Pennsylvania. The American Revolution, the formation of the 
U.S. Government, the industrial revolution, particularly the boom 

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of coal and steel production, two world wars requiring the greatest 
manufacturing efforts of the people and resources, were all challenging 
times during which South Park citizens endured and even relished each 
challenge. The area witnessed firsthand the rise of the common laborer 
in pay standards, working conditions, and safety in the work place 
through trade and labor union organizations in the industries that 
continue today in South Park. Throughout its remarkable history the 
community of South Park has been known as home for many generations of 
hardworking and honorable citizens. The times have changed, but the 
people have remained true to their ideals--solid, persistent, and 
optimistic.
  It is my wish that the people of the township of South Park recommit 
themselves to retaining all of the attributes unique to this historic 
part of America. I know this Congress and the Nation join me in saying: 
Congratulations, South Park, on the occasion of the 150th anniversary 
of the township. I encourage you to maintain your community pride and 
wish you well on the occasion of 150 years as a historically successful 
community which future generations will certainly emulate.

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