[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 30 (Thursday, March 8, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S2068]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                ARLINGTON COUNTY, VIRGINIA BICENTENNIAL

   Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, the Year 2001 marks Arlington 
County's 200th anniversary as a separate and distinct county.
  On March 4, 1801, the District of Columbia was organized on land 
Virginia and Maryland had ceded to provide territory for the new 
capital. Virginia ceded part of what was then Fairfax County as its 
contribution to the new Federal City. This area was named Alexandria 
County and at the time included the Town of Alexandria as well as what 
is now Arlington County. Alexandria County was later returned to 
Virginia by the Federal government. In 1870, the Town of Alexandria 
became an independent city, separating from Alexandria County. In 1920, 
in order to avoid confusion between the county and the city of 
Alexandria, the name of the county was changed to Arlington, after the 
Curtis-Lee Mansion located in the county.
  Arlington's past laid a solid foundation for the community many of us 
know today, a place rich in historic value, cultural diversity and 
economic vitality. The Arlington County Bicentennial Task Force has 
been formed to coordinate commemorative activities throughout 2001. I 
ask my colleagues to join me in honoring this wonderful community 
located just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C.

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