[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 96 (Thursday, July 1, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1490]
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      HONORING THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE VILLAGE OF CASEYVILLE

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                         HON. JERRY F. COSTELLO

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 1, 1999

  Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of the 150th 
Anniversary of the Village of Caseyville.
  The Village of Caseyville first began to be settled in the 1840's. 
While today the area is well known for its small town charm, it was 
recognized in the 19th century as a coal-mining community.
  Coal was not only a source of fuel and economic prosperity, but it 
influenced the further development of the community as well as regional 
transportation. Indeed, one of the first railroads in St. Clair County 
began in Caseyville, sponsored by the Illinois Coal Company.
  Caseyville has also long been recognized as a quiet force in Illinois 
politics. The namesake of the town, Zadok Casey, served in the Illinois 
State Assembly as both a State Representative, State Senator, and 
Lieutenant Governor. He eventually served in the U.S. Congress before 
returning to the Illinois Assembly to serve in the State House and 
State Senate again.
  Today, I am proud to represent Caseyville, a close community of 
churches, civic groups, and businesses. This weekend as the Nation 
celebrates the anniversary of our country's independence, Caseyville 
residents will also proudly remember their own place in American 
History.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 
Village of Caseyville in commemoration of its 150th Anniversary.

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