[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 74 (Thursday, May 23, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E888]
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 TRIBUTE TO THE DIAMOND JUBILEE OF THE VILLAGE OF EDGERTON'S HOMECOMING

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 23, 1996

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to rise today 
and bring to the attention of my colleagues an important event being 
held in Edgerton, Ohio, June 19-22. The Village of Edgerton will be 
celebrating the 75th Diamond Anniversary of the community's homecoming. 
This annual summer festival is a time for friends and neighbors to get 
together and honor their community spirit.
  A true railroad city, Edgerton was surveyed in 1854 where the 
proposed Michigan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad crossed the 
St. Joseph River. Named after former newspaper editor, Ohio State 
Senator and U.S. Congressman Alfred P. Edgerton, the city grew quickly. 
By the end of the Civil War there were two general stores, three 
saloons, a grocery, hotel, produce dealer, harness shop, house painter, 
four carpenters, two blacksmiths, and a wagon maker. Through the years, 
the occupations have changed but the sense of pride in community has 
remained.
  This pride is manifested every summer through the village's 
homecoming. Throughout its history, Edgerton has been blessed by their 
enthusiasm and volunteer labor for its many projects. Anniversaries are 
a time to reflect upon a steadfast tradition of service, they are also 
a time to look toward new horizons. The residents of Edgerton have made 
it their responsibility to serve those in need by keeping pace with the 
ever increasing challenges facing mankind. This summer's celebration 
honors that heritage.
  I ask my colleagues to join me today in recognizing Edgerton's 
Diamond Anniversary Homecoming and encouraging the residents to 
continue to set the standard for community involvement in Ohio.

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