[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 133 (Wednesday, September 29, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1835]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING THE CITY OF BURKESVILLE, KENTUCKY

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                           HON. ED WHITFIELD

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 29, 2010

  Mr. WHITFIELD. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 
bicentennial celebration of the town of Burkesville, Kentucky. I wish 
to recognize the town of Burkesville's history and its cultural 
contribution to our country.
  Founded by Samuel Burkes, an early settler from Virginia, Burkesville 
has embodied small town virtues, patriotism, hard work, and the spirit 
of helping one's neighbor for just over 200 years. As a city on the 
border of Kentucky, Burkesville played an integral part in the American 
Civil War and the Cumberland River on the city's southern border served 
as a major natural barrier between opposing forces during the war.
  In the present day, the Cumberland River has provided the City of 
Burkesville an economic engine due to its excellent recreation and the 
tourism it provides. Also known for its tourism and bass fishing is the 
Dale Hollow Lake located just south of Burkesville. Within the great 
state of Kentucky Burkesville is seen as a place that shows the pure 
heart and true character of the United States. Everyone who has had the 
pleasure to set foot within the City's old fashioned town square, 
myself included, has been able to appreciate the history that this 
unique town represents.
  Madam Speaker, the City of Burkesville is an integral part of 
Kentucky's history and it is an honor for me to bring this great town 
to the attention of this House.

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