[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 116 (Thursday, July 19, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1572]
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                   TRIBUTE TO BEDFORD SPRINGS RESORT

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                           HON. BILL SHUSTER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 19, 2007

  Mr. SHUSTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the reopening 
of the Bedford Springs Resort, a historic landmark in Bedford, PA. 
Founded in 1796 by Dr. John Anderson, the Bedford Springs served the 
Nation as a place of peace, tranquility and healing until its doors 
closed in 1990. The resort has been completely restored and will host 
its grand opening in August.
  In its prime, the Bedford Springs Resort served many of our Nation's 
leading citizens, including U.S. Presidents, heads of state, and 
celebrities. President James Buchanan was a frequent guest of the 
resort, using it as a summer White House during his presidency. In 
1858, President Buchanan received the first Trans-Atlantic cable from 
Queen Victoria in the resort's lobby. The Bedford Springs Resort is 
also the only place outside of Washington, DC, that all of the Supreme 
Court members stayed together. During their visit in 1855 the Justices 
discussed the Dred Scott case. In addition to its service to national 
figures, the resort was also utilized by the United States military. 
During WorId War II, Bedford Springs served as a Naval Communications 
Training Center, hosting over 7,000 Navy personnel. It was designated a 
national Historic Landmark in 1984 by the U.S. Department of the 
Interior. The resort's rich history is matched only by its grandeur, 
newly restored after a multimillion dollar renovation.
  The Bedford Springs restoration began in 2005, when developers began 
combining history with luxury, adding modem day amenities to its 
original features. The springs will no doubt draw thousands of visitors 
to the Bedford area, showcasing Pennsylvania's beauty and serenity. The 
Bedford Springs Resort will provide a soothing atmosphere in which 
visitors may relax and enjoy the majestic scenery of the countryside 
and the Allegheny Mountains. I look forward to the grand opening of the 
Bedford Springs Resort, as it will bring a greater appreciation to our 
area and will surely be an asset to the community.

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