[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 89 (Wednesday, July 12, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Page S6571]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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        200TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TOWN OF JACKSON, NEW HAMPSHIRE

 Mr. GREGG. Mr. President, I ask my Senate colleagues to join 
me in commemorating the Town of Jackson, New Hampshire on the occasion 
of its Bicentennial and in appreciation of the contributions its 
citizens have made to our nation. Jackson is the only New Hampshire 
town celebrating its Bicentennial in the Year 2000.
  Founded by settlers as New Madbury circa 1775 and incorporated on 
December 4, 1800, Jackson proudly traces its roots deep into the 
history of our state and nation. Originally named Adams, in honor of 
then President John Adams, Jackson selected its current name on July 4, 
1829 to honor President Andrew Jackson. It is here, settled gently into 
the awe inspiring beauty of New Hampshire's Presidential Mountain 
Range, at the foot of Mount Washington, where Jackson, a quiet farming 
community with an abundance of open space and spectacular scenic views, 
evolved into a popular American resort destination for artists and 
summer vacationers.
  The centuries have been bridged by generations of old and new Jackson 
families. Today, visitors come year round, joining local residents, to 
enjoy its pastoral vistas, timeless ridge lines, wild and scenic 
rivers, covered bridge, water falls, white steepled church, mountains, 
rolling farmland and outdoor recreation amidst the magnificence and 
splendor of New Hampshire's world famous White Mountain National 
Forest.
  On the occasion of its 200th Birthday in the Year 2000 please join me 
to proudly salute and celebrate Jackson, New Hampshire, a classic 
American community with a unique character, spirit and old world charm 
which has enriched the State of New Hampshire and our Nation.

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