[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 99 (Wednesday, July 14, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1536]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                            HAZEL DELL FARM

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 14, 1999

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this time to 
commemorate the historic Hazel Dell farm. It was the location for this 
years veterans' celebration in Jerseyville. The owners of the farm say 
it was a natural place for the celebration because the original owner 
of the farm, Col. William Fulkerson, fought for the Confederacy in the 
Civil War. His grandson died battling the Germans in World War II, and 
his grandson died in Vietnam.
  Last year, the 1866 Fulkerson Mansion was placed on the National 
Register of Historic places and a brief dedication was held during 
which the new National Register plaque was unveiled. I am very pleased 
to see our community coming together to remember our veterans and take 
pride in our local heritage.

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