[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 119 (Thursday, September 21, 2006)]
[House]
[Page H6850]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   COMMENDING 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF NORWOOD, NORTH CAROLINA IN STANLY 
                                 COUNTY

  (Mr. HAYES asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. HAYES. Madam Speaker, today I want to recognize the town of 
Norwood, North Carolina, for its 125th anniversary. Norwood has a rich 
and vibrant history as the area's earliest settlers arrived in the 
1750s, and the town officially was incorporated in 1881.
  In the beginning, Norwood was a town thriving on agriculture and 
newly established railroad lines. Local entrepreneur Troy J.W. McKenzie 
relocated his business to Norwood and commented that the town will very 
soon, unless indications are false, become an important trade center.
  McKenzie was correct. In the 21st century, Norwood is the home of 
many local and international manufacturing companies, and this 
business-friendly environment has the potential for continued economic 
growth. Today I say congratulations to the town of Norwood for 125 
years, many exciting years to come.

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