[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 68 (Thursday, April 26, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E875]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING EAST VINCENT TOWNSHIP, CHESTER COUNTY, ON ITS 175TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. JIM GERLACH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 26, 2007

  Mr. GERLACH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the people 
of East Vincent Township, Chester County, for celebrating its 175th 
anniversary on May 4th, 2007.
  East Vincent Township is a rural community situated on the banks of 
the Schuylkill River in Chester County. During the Revolutionary War, 
GEN George Washington and the Continental Army traversed and lived in 
the area during their Valley Forge encampment. Today, more than 6,500 
people call East Vincent home. As the Township grows and develops, 
significant efforts are being made to preserve its beautiful open 
spaces for future generations.
  On Saturday, May 5, 2007, the East Vincent Township community will 
gather and celebrate this auspicious occasion with a parade, ceremony 
and evening concert.
  So I ask, Madam Speaker, that my colleagues join me in congratulating 
the people of East Vincent Township for celebrating their 175th 
anniversary and for contributing to the wonderful quality of life of 
Chester County, PA.

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