[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 113 (Thursday, August 1, 2013)]
[Senate]
[Pages S6195-S6196]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         LISBON, NEW HAMPSHIRE

 Mrs. SHAHEEN. Madam President, I congratulate the residents of 
the town of Lisbon, NH as they celebrate its 250th anniversary.
  Lisbon's roots date back to 1749, when Samuel Martin went on a 
hunting trip with his son in the wilderness along the Ammonoosuc River 
in the White Mountains. This beautiful region made a lasting impression 
on Martin, who returned to build a small cabin on Henry Pond with his 
family. This area would soon be settled and named the Gunthwaite 
settlement, which grew in size as soldiers returned from the 
Revolutionary War. In 1824, Gov. Levi Woodbury renamed the town Lisbon 
in honor of his friend Colonel William Jarvis, who had been appointed 
by President Thomas Jefferson to be the United States consul in Lisbon, 
Portugal.

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  The Ammonoosuc River provided a natural source of power for mills and 
factories that bolstered Lisbon's industry and helped it grow into a 
bustling town. At one time, Lisbon's Parker Young Company was the 
largest manufacturer of piano sounding boards in the world. Lisbon was 
also the first site in New Hampshire to have a ski rope tow.
  Many of Lisbon's residents are descended from the town's original 
settlers and feel a strong commitment to preserving their town's 
history. Lisbon proudly honors New Hampshire's State flower during its 
annual Lilac Festival, held every Memorial Day weekend. Lisbon is also 
known for its public library, which houses nearly 10,000 volumes and 
serves neighboring towns Lyman and Landaff. On August 10, 2013, Lisbon 
residents and friends will come together to commemorate their 250th 
anniversary with music and community events to celebrate their past, 
present and future.
  I wish the town of Lisbon a wonderful celebration and congratulate 
its citizens on this milestone in New Hampshire history.

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