[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 127 (Tuesday, September 22, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1772]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           CELEBRATING 125 YEARS OF THE KENNETT GRANGE NO. 19

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                          HON. JOSEPH R. PITTS

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 22, 1998

  Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor an organization 
celebrating its 125th anniversary in my district in Pennsylvania.
  The Kennett Grange No. 19 is now celebrating 125 years of continuous 
service to our area. Founded in the Borough of Kennett Square in 1873, 
this chapter is presently the third oldest in the Commonwealth of 
Pennsylvania, although it was the 19th one organized.
  In 1932 when the Kennett School District consolidated, the members 
purchased the original Greenwood School building in Kennett Township 
and have been meeting there ever since. Now that is impressive! The 
dedication of the community to the continuation of this Grange must be 
commended.
  On a local, county, state, and national level, this Grange has made a 
difference! Your active commitment has not gone unnoticed.
  So today, I want to honor the Kennett Grange for the way they 
encourage family participation and promote community service and 
education here in Chester County and across the nation.
  I and to wish them continued blessing. Here's to another 125 years!

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