[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 40 (Thursday, March 18, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E410]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       IN RECOGNITION OF THE CITY OF LINCOLN'S 100TH ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 18, 2010

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, I would like to request the 
House's attention today to pay recognition to the people of the city of 
Lincoln in Talladega County, who are celebrating their city's 100th 
anniversary this year.
  Lincoln, Alabama, was named after the famous American Revolutionary 
War figure General Benjamin Lincoln. Lincoln, who was known as the 
``Defender of Charleston'' for his courage in battle, rose to highest 
ranks of the Continental Army. He had the honor from General George 
Washington of accepting the British surrender at the Battle of 
Yorktown, which ended the War of Independence.
  During the War of 1812, Andrew Jackson with a force numbering more 
than 2,500 men camped near Lincoln. This was one of the first steps in 
the further development of this region, with early settlers coming from 
Virginia, the Carolinas and Georgia.
  In 1911, Lincoln was incorporated and chosen as the location for the 
Talladega County High school. The first mayor of this proud city was 
W.D. Henderson.
  All of us across Talladega County and East Alabama are deeply proud 
of this important occasion for the proud citizens of Lincoln. We look 
forward to seeing the city continue to thrive and grow, and we 
congratulate local citizens and Mayor Lew Watson on their 100th 
anniversary.

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