[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 79 (Thursday, May 21, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1234]
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                  HONORING TYNGSBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS

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                           HON. NIKI TSONGAS

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 21, 2009

  Ms. TSONGAS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 
bicentennial anniversary of the town of Tyngsborough, Massachusetts. 
Known as the ``gateway to the White Mountains,'' Tyngsborough is a 
unique and diverse community, defined by innovative businesses, rich 
history, and hardworking families. I am proud to honor the people of 
Tyngsborough for their spirit of innovation and success as they 
celebrate this milestone.
  With its distinct location along the Route 3 corridor between Boston 
and New Hampshire's mountains, Tyngsborough continues to draw new 
residents and businesses as it grows in both size and prosperity. 
Leading companies in the fields of software, energy, materials, and 
technology have chosen Tyngsborough for their headquarters.
  Tyngsborough's location also makes it a popular leisure destination 
thanks to the 1,000-acre Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest, which 
features miles of trails for hiking, cycling, horseback riding, cross-
country skiing, and snowmobiling as well as ponds and streams for 
fishing and water sports. This land has long held special significance 
to the Native Americans who first settled along the banks of the 
Merrimack River above the Pawtucket Falls. The preservation of the 
natural beauty afforded by the river and woods is an important goal of 
the community and one that I particularly applaud.
  I am proud to honor Tyngsborough's bicentennial, and I urge my 
colleagues to join me in wishing the people of Tyngsborough another 200 
years of innovation and success.

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