[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 90 (Tuesday, June 18, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1107]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO MACON COUNTY

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 18, 1996

  Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a beautiful and 
successful county in my district. Natural beauty resides in Macon 
County at such places as Union Camp Waterfall and Winding Stairs, a 
natural rock formation, true to its name, that was used by Indians long 
ago.
  The success of Macon County stems from its people's ingenuity. In an 
area known for tobacco, farmers there are turning to alternative crops 
such as strawberries, Christmas trees, tomatoes, peppers, cabbage, 
blackberries, grapes, and more. Macon County farmers are now competing 
with growers in California and Florida.
  Macon County is composed of hard-working people with the desire to be 
the best. Among other honors, the Macon County Fair has twice been 
named Best Small Fair by the Annual Tennessee Association of Fairs 
Convention. Macon Countian Ronald Jenkins is the Tennessee Lion of the 
Year, while his Lion's Club is ranked third in the State.
  Macon County was created by necessity. In 1837, the two closest 
county seats, that of Sumner County and Smith County, were both 25 
miles away. That year the State legislature created Macon County, named 
for statesman Nathanial Macon. Lafayette is the county seat.
  The citizens of this county have always sought to do their best with 
what has been given them. To these citizens, I wish continued success 
and the best life has to offer.

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