[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 120 (Thursday, September 5, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1516]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING IRWIN TOWNSHIP'S 200TH ANNIVERSARY

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                      HON. WILLIAM F. CLINGER, JR.

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 4, 1996

  Mr. CLINGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the 
community of Irwin Township, PA.
  On Saturday, August 17, 1996, and Sunday, August 18, 1996, the 
citizens of Irwin Township will gather to celebrate their 200th 
anniversary. It gives me great pleasure to recognize Irwin Township on 
such a special occasion.
  Irwin Township, a small township in the western part of Pennsylvania, 
extends for over 21,580 acres and has road mileage in excess of 42 
miles. A small community, Irwin Township has approximately 1,200 
residents.
  Once a farming and oil well drilling community, Irwin Township today 
has many residents who are employed as millworkers in its surrounding 
communities.
  As with many small towns across this Nation, Irwin Township is also a 
community with strong religious ties. This is so much so that Irwin 
Township alone has seven churches within its boundaries.
  With their 200th anniversary on August 17 and 18, Irwin Township has 
become an inspiration to all small communities throughout this country, 
and will continue to be as we enter the 21st century.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct pleasure to recognize Irwin Township, 
PA, on their 200th anniversary. Once again, I congratulate the 
community of Irwin Township and offer my best wishes for continued 
success.

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