[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 173 (Thursday, November 8, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2371]
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  IN RECOGNITION OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF THE ALABAMA 
                           GOVERNOR'S MANSION

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 8, 2007

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, I respectfully ask the 
attention of the House today to pay recognition to the 100th 
anniversary celebration of the Alabama Governor's Mansion.
  In 1950, a commission formed by the Alabama State Legislature 
acquired the home of the late Lt. Gov. Robert Fulwood Ligon from his 
heirs. The home at 1108 South Perry Street in Montgomery was completed 
in 1907, and cost the state $100,000 at the time of its purchase. Since 
January of 1951, this historic Neo-Classical Revival home has housed 
Alabama's governor after then-Governor Gordon Person and his family 
moved in on his inauguration day.
  On November 12th of this year, Alabama Governor Riley will pay 
tribute to this historic structure, and host the festivities for this 
important occasion. Events will include historical lectures, public 
tours of the grounds, and an open reception.
  I am pleased to help recognize this important occasion at the 
Governor's Mansion, and congratulate its staff on this historic 
occasion.

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