[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 64 (Tuesday, April 22, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E673]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF LIVERPOOL, PENNSYLVANIA

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                           HON. BILL SHUSTER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 22, 2008

  Mr. SHUSTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
bicentennial celebration of the town of Liverpool, Pennsylvania. 
Founded in 1808, Liverpool is a beautiful town which resides along the 
Susquehanna River and possesses a rich and colorful history.
  In 1808, Mr. John Staily warranted the plot of land upon which the 
foundation of Liverpool was originally set. The land was later deeded 
to John Huggins, who surveyed, plotted and extended Liverpool over 
time. On May 4, 1832 through acts of legislature, Liverpool became 
incorporated, and soon flourished into a bustling, vibrant town. An 
1894 Liverpool Business Directory, supplied by the Liverpool 
Historians, holds a description of a town of thirty-seven businesses 
which supplied the bustling towns along the canal route. Liverpool 
continued to thrive over the past hundred years and continues to be an 
important place of commerce and community for the people of western and 
central Pennsylvania.
  A celebration in honor of the town's history will be held between May 
16, 2008 through May 18, 2008. The events will begin with a banquet at 
the Liverpool Legion Banquet Hall. Saturday morning the lively history 
of Liverpool will be retold by historic reenactors. There will be a 
multitude of arts and crafts, along with a presentation given by the 
47th Regiment Band. It is a celebration which is certain to bring the 
strong community of Liverpool together. Led by dedicated elected 
officials, including President Walter S. Teats III, Vice President 
Stephen Drew, and Mayor John Mark, and the Liverpool Historians, adults 
and children who have made their homes in Liverpool are eager to 
celebrate the birth of the community which has supported and uplifted 
them throughout their lives. It is a town which is always willing to 
offer as much as they can to their community and whose community in 
turn gives back.
  The town of Liverpool, Pennsylvania has provided a trustworthy 
atmosphere which has worked to help generations of men, women, and 
children throughout its history. I look forward to celebrating the 
200th anniversary of such a wonderful town, as it has brought a greater 
appreciation to our area and has surely been an asset to the state of 
Pennsylvania. I would like to wish all residents of Liverpool all the 
best in their future endeavors.

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