[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 43 (Thursday, March 13, 2008)]
[House]
[Page H1622]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        CELEBRATING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF CHINCOTEAGUE, VIRGINIA

  (Mrs. DRAKE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. DRAKE. Madam Speaker, I am delighted to rise in tribute to the 
town of Chincoteague, Virginia, which is celebrating its 100th birthday 
today.
  Since its founding one century ago, Chincoteague has enamored 
citizens and visitors alike with its small town charm and pristine 
natural beauty. This is no small feat if you consider just how much has 
changed in the past few 100 years.
  As we commemorate Chincoteague's proud history and rich traditions, 
we must acknowledge its roots as a small fishing village. Today, 
thousands of people still flock to Chincoteague each year to share in 
its bountiful shores and the abundance of nearby wildlife. Chincoteague 
should serve as an example of a happy coexistence between people and 
nature.
  From Chincoteague's annual pony roundup to the annual seafood 
festival, even the simple everyday beauty of its sunsets, the town of 
Chincoteague is truly a unique community which has come a long way 
without letting time erode its proud heritage.
  That is why I ask my colleagues to join me today in wishing the town 
of Chincoteague a happy 100th birthday.

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