[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 68 (Wednesday, May 15, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E662]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING VAN ZANDT COUNTY'S 165TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. JEB HENSARLING

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 15, 2013

  Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to recognize Van 
Zandt County, Texas on their 165th anniversary.
   Van Zandt County was first established by the Texas legislature on 
March 20, 1848, when it was taken from part of Henderson County. Sabine 
Lake (Jordan's Saline) was the first county seat. There court was first 
held in a log-built courthouse during December of 1848. The county seat 
was later moved to Canton after Wood County was carved out of Van Zandt 
County in 1850. The county's namesake is Republic of Texas leader Isaac 
Van Zandt.
   The area provides numerous opportunities for enjoying the outdoors 
and great East Texas food. Local attractions include Lake Tawakoni, the 
famous First Monday Trade Days in Canton, Salt Festival and Rodeo held 
in Grand Saline, Van Oil Festival, Edom Festival of the Arts, Ben 
Wheeler Fall Feral Hog Festival, Wills Point Bluebird Festival, 
Edgewood Heritage Festival, and countless other events and activities 
throughout the year that attract visitors from across the state and 
country.
   It is my privilege and honor to represent the citizens of Van Zandt 
County in the United States House of Representatives.

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