[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 55 (Tuesday, April 17, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E544]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    BOROUGH OF DUNMORE, PENNSYLVANIA

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                           HON. LOU BARLETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 17, 2012

  Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the Borough of Dunmore, 
Pennsylvania, which celebrated its 150th anniversary of being 
incorporated as an independent borough on April 10, 2012. Dunmore is a 
vital part of Northeastern Pennsylvania, and it has a proud history.
  Although Dunmore was incorporated as a borough in 1862, its roots 
date back as far as 1783, when founder William Allsworth first settled 
in the area. Allsworth opened a tavern that served the subsequent 
settlers and travelers. Like many other communities in the region, 
Dunmore underwent a great change once anthracite coal became a major 
source of energy used to power our nation. During the Industrial 
Revolution, immigrants from Europe settled in Dunmore in hope of 
starting a new life. In the process, they built a strong community that 
would last for future generations.
  Over the years, Dunmore's men and women have defended this nation in 
times of conflict. In fact, Dunmore resident, Carol Ann Drazba, was the 
first female casualty of the Vietnam War when her helicopter crashed in 
1966. Dunmore's youth need only to look to NASA astronaut, Paul 
Richards, who graduated from Dunmore High School in 1982, for 
inspiration to see what is possible when they are determined to 
succeed. Rising to the occasion is what Dunmore's residents do every 
day through their hard work and dedication to improve their community.
  Although the trolley cars and steam engines may be gone, many Dunmore 
establishments have stood the test of time. Financial institutions like 
Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank and the First National Bank of 
Dunmore have served customers from their locations on Dunmore Corners 
for more than 100 years. Also, Dunmore High School, though newly 
renovated, has remained in the same statuesque building since 1937. In 
addition, Holy Cross High School resides in the former Bishop O'Hara 
High School and Dunmore Central Catholic buildings, which were built in 
1964. The high school continues to educate students from throughout 
Lackawanna County under the Diocese of Scranton.
  Mr. Speaker, today, Dunmore remains an important community in 
Northeastern Pennsylvania due to both its history and future. I commend 
Dunmore's residents for their 150 years of being a vital part of our 
region, and I wish them continued success.

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