[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 5 (Tuesday, January 15, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E15]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                150TH BIRTHDAY OF HAMILTON COUNTY, TEXAS

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                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 15, 2008

  Mr. CARTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize a shining county 
in my district. Hamilton County will be celebrating its 150th birthday 
on Tuesday, January 22, 2008. Named after James Hamilton, a former 
Governor of South Carolina who aided the Republic of Texas when we made 
our break from Mexico, Hamilton County is believed to be the final 
resting place for ``Billy the Kid.'' Although noted by many as a county 
rooted deep in Texas history, undeniably the greatest asset of Hamilton 
County is its people.
  Hamilton County people are the type who wave to strangers as they 
pass them driving down the highway. They are the type of people who get 
together to discuss politics, last night's football game, and their 
families over a piece of pie. They share a common sense of community 
where they look after one another. These people are a shining example 
of the Texas values that make this area of our State so genuine. I am 
extremely proud to have represented Hamilton County for 3 of the past 
150 years and I wish them continued prosperity for another 150 years 
and beyond.

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