[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 25, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1356]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE VILLAGE OF MANITO, ILLINOIS ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 150TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. RAY LaHOOD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 25, 2008

  Mr. LaHOOD. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the Village of 
Manito, Illinois on the occasion of its 150th Anniversary.
  The Village of Manito, located in Mason County, Illinois, was first 
inhabited by William Herron and his sister in 1838. In 1858, with the 
news that the Illinois River Railroad was to develop through their 
land, James Cox, his son Robert Cox, and William Langston divided 110 
acres of their land into streets, lots and alleys, establishing a new 
village, named Manito.
  Manito is located in the heart of Illinois in an area known for its 
hardworking people, outstanding farmers and respected traditions. 
Manito always has been, and primarily remains, an agricultural 
community. The diverse soil in the area promotes the growth of a broad 
range of crops and farming methods. This area has been shown to 
effectively produce corn, soybeans, vegetables and other harvest. The 
citizens of Manito continue to add to the world agricultural community 
by being stewards of their land and setting the precedent for how a 
farming community should operate.
  Today, Manito is a progressive village with a population of over 
1700, and while Manito remains proud of its past, it looks willingly 
toward the future. The original ``Main Street'' continues to serve as 
the commercial center of Manito; however, the surrounding marketing 
areas continue to thrive and develop.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to represent the Village of Manito in the 
United States House of Representatives and I extend my best wishes to 
the village and its citizens for another 150 years of prosperity.
    




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