[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 25 (Wednesday, March 8, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E244]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         RECOGNIZING THE BUTLER COUNTY BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

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                             HON. RON KLINK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 8, 2000

  Mr. KLINK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the citizens of 
Butler County who celebrate their community's 200th birthday this year. 
At noon on Sunday, March 12, two minutes of church bell ringing will 
commence in churches throughout the county. The celebration will 
continue throughout the day with speeches and events along a ``whistle 
stop'' tour in several other communities in the county.
  Butler County is a thriving part of Western Pennsylvania with some of 
the fastest growing areas in the region and in the state. Agriculture 
and industry coexist in this community providing jobs and opportunities 
to the hardworking families who call Butler their home. With its 
beautiful state parks and gamelands, Butler County attracts visitors 
from all over the state seeking to enjoy the forests and lakes that 
make this area of Pennsylvania so unique.
  On my many trips to Butler County I have received nothing but good 
wishes from the people of this community. Their support has been 
invaluable to me during my years in Congress, and I will never forget 
their kindness.
  Once again, I urge my colleagues to rise and recognize the citizens 
of Butler County on this truly momentous occasion. Their commitment to 
family and community spirit represent the finest qualities of the 
Fourth Congressional District.

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