[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 100 (Wednesday, July 26, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1538]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF OVERTON COUNTY

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 26, 2006

  Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 200th 
anniversary of Overton County, Tennessee, which I have the honor of 
representing in this esteemed body. The Upper Cumberland community will 
commemorate its bicentennial with a 3-day celebration in September.
  The area of Overton County was originally encompassed in North 
Carolina as part of the 13 original colonies. The location was ideal 
for settlers due to its fresh water, fertile soil, abundant wild game 
and moderate climate. The area had been a heralded Native American 
hunting ground for many years.
  As the community grew and prospered, the General Assembly of 
Tennessee named the area Overton County on September 11th, 1806. The 
county was named for Judge John Overton, a personal friend of Andrew 
Jackson. Since then, the lines of the county have changed 
significantly, but the community has maintained its commitment to an 
outstanding quality of life.
  County Mayor Kenneth Copeland, Livingston Mayor Frank Martin and the 
Overton County Bicentennial Committee will lead the celebration in 
September. They have done an outstanding job in organizing this event 
and leading the community into the 21st Century. I wish them well and 
hope the next 200 years are as prosperous and progressive as the first 
200 years.

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