[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 86 (Monday, June 17, 2013)]
[Senate]
[Page S4520]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                         CORNISH, NEW HAMPSHIRE

 Ms. AYOTTE. Madam President, today I wish to recognize and 
honor the town of Cornish, NH as it celebrates the 250th anniversary of 
its founding.
  Established in 1763 and incorporated in 1765 by Colonial Gov. Benning 
Wentworth, Cornish was named for Sir Samuel Cornish, a distinguished 
vice-admiral of the Royal Navy.
  This area, located in Sullivan County, was once known as Mast Camp 
because it was the shipping point for the tall masts floated down the 
river by the English for use by the Royal Navy. Forestry and 
agriculture continue to be important components of Cornish's economy 
and lifestyle.
  Cornish is known as a summer resort for artists and writers. In 1885, 
sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens sought a summer studio away from the 
heat of New York City and found himself in Cornish. Maxfield Parrish 
and other artists soon followed Saint-Gaudens, transforming the area 
into a popular artists' colony. In 1964, Saint-Gaudens' home and studio 
were named a national historic site. Famous authors Winston Churchill 
and J.D. Salinger wrote at homes in Cornish.
  Cornish is home to four covered bridges, all of which are on the 
National Register of Historic Places. The Cornish-Windsor Covered 
Bridge built in 1866 is the longest two-span covered bridge in the 
world. The Cornish-Windsor Covered Bridge has been designated a 
National Civil Engineering Landmark by the American Society of Civil 
Engineers and still carries daily automobile traffic.
  Whether it is the Cornish Fair or a summer concert at Saint-Gaudens 
National Historic Site, Cornish has contributed so much to the rich 
heritage of New Hampshire during its first 250 years. I am pleased to 
join the citizens across New Hampshire in celebrating this special 
milestone for the people of Cornish, whose accomplishments, love of 
country, and spirit of independence have enriched our State.

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