[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 91 (Thursday, June 17, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1137]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        RECOGNIZING THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE VILLAGE OF ODIN

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 17, 2010

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize the village of 
Odin, Illinois, as they celebrate their 150th anniversary.
  The village was founded in 1860 near the construction of the 
Atlantic, Mississippi and Ohio Railroad and the Illinois Central 
Railroad by Thomas Deadmond, Silas Barr, Samuel McClelland, James 
Adams, Thomas Pigg and John Hill. The strong character, respect and 
honesty possessed by these founding fathers are traits still held by 
Odin's citizens today.
  The village of Odin has made a significant impact in the history of 
Illinois, despite its small size. This thriving mining community has 
supplied coal that powers the state of Illinois and specifically 
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. It has also produced 
teachers, doctors, attorneys and leaders benefiting both the village 
and the state.
  I would like to congratulate the village of Odin and all of its 
citizens as they mark 150 years of accomplishments and wish them 
continued success and prosperity in the years to come.

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