[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 133 (Wednesday, September 29, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1797]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    IN HONOR OF THE EVESHAM TWINNING ASSOCIATION'S 20TH ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. JOHN H. ADLER

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 29, 2010

  Mr. ADLER of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, I am extremely pleased to 
honor the Evesham Twinning Association on their 20th Anniversary of 
their ``twin town'' relationship between Evesham, New Jersey and 
Evesham, England. The year 2010 marks 20 years that the two towns of 
Evesham have shared a formal relationship of friendship.
  The little known tradition of twin towns began after World War II to 
promote international relationships. This tradition was meant to unite 
a global community to guard against animosity between cultures. While 
still a new concept in the United States, twin towns has a rich 
tradition in Europe that fosters appreciation of other cultures and 
creates bonds between communities.
  This tradition of acceptance of similarities and differences between 
Evesham, New Jersey and Evesham, England has been fostered for 20 years 
as guests from both countries have visited their twin town and become 
part of each other's families. The festivities for the 20th Anniversary 
of these two towns include a cultural convergence, as the Mayor and 
Mayoress of Evesham, England and Evesham, New Jersey will exchange 
gifts. Also, a ceremony with the Cherokee High School Girls Traveling 
Choir and the Boy Scout Troop #100 from Marlton will promote cultural 
unity between the two towns.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my fellow representatives of the House join 
me in congratulating the Evesham Twinning Association on their 20th 
Anniversary and the citizens of both New Jersey and England who have 
spent the last 20 years cultivating this cherished relationship. I am 
proud to be able to represent these exceptional citizens and their 
British brethren.

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