[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 89 (Thursday, June 24, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1226]
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A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO THE CITY OF WAUSEON, OHIO ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR 
                            SESQUICENTENNIAL

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 23, 2004

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to pay tribute to a 
special in Ohio's Fifth Congressional District. This year, the 
community of Wauseon, Ohio will celebrate the sesquicentennial of its 
founding.
  Mr. Speaker, the City of Wauseon was officially recorded as a town in 
1854 upon the arrival of the New York Central Railroad. The City earns 
its name from the long heritage of the Maumee Indian tribe. The last 
council of the Maumee tribe was held with the United States government 
16 years before the founding of the City. It was at this council that 
Chief Wauseon conveyed all Maumee tribe lands in the Northwest 
Territory to the United States Government.
  From its very beginning, Wauseon had a strong connection with the 
railroad. Its very creation came as a result of the railroad moving to 
Northwest Ohio. The first settlement in Wauseon came in anticipation of 
the arrival of the New York Central Railroad. Wauseon contributed to 
the prosperity of our young nation, the strength of our economy and the 
birth of our industrial might. Wauseon has a deep understanding and 
appreciation of their vibrant culture and long history.
  Today, we honor the June 26th Heritage Days event in Wauseon, Ohio. 
This event will mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of the City 
of Wauseon. The festival will include a Civil War encampment, Native 
American pow-wow, and music and food from the 1850's. Pioneer life will 
be on display throughout the celebration.
  As the county seat of Fulton County and its largest city, Wauseon 
embraces their long and significant heritage and will continue to share 
this with visitors and members of their community. Building a community 
mindful of the past and ready for the future speaks to the wisdom and 
dedication of Wauseon's citizens.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in paying special tribute 
to the diligent effort and unwavering spirit of the citizens of 
Wauseon. I am confident that Wauseon's sesquicentennial will serve as 
an essential reminder to the past and promise of our great land.

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