[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 65 (Thursday, May 9, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E636]
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    THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CONSOLIDATION OF WINSTON-SALEM, NC

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                          HON. MELVIN L. WATT

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 9, 2013

  Mr. WATT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the residents of 
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, part of which is located in my 
congressional district, as they celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 
consolidation of the Town of Salem and the City of Winston. Winston and 
Salem consolidated on May 9, 1913 and the city is now hosting a four 
day celebration (May 9-13, 2013) to celebrate this historic 
consolidation.
  Today, Winston-Salem has approximately 229,000 residents, is the 
fourth largest city in North Carolina and is the county seat of Forsyth 
County. Winston-Salem is a city with a focus on education and 
healthcare. It is the home of Winston-Salem State University, Salem 
College, Wake Forest University, the North Carolina School of the Arts, 
Forsyth Technical Community College, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center 
and Forsyth County Hospital. Winston-Salem is also a city with a focus 
on the arts. Along with the University of North Carolina School of the 
Arts, it is home to the Reynolda House Museum of American Art, the 
Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art and the National Black Theatre 
Festival.
  I wish all the best to Mayor Allen Joines and to the residents of 
Winston-Salem as they celebrate ``Winston-Salem Centennial 1913-2013.''

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