[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 136 (Friday, October 4, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1440]
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                    WEATHERLY, PA 150TH ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. LOU BARLETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 4, 2013

  Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the borough of Weatherly, 
Pennsylvania, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary on October 6, 
2013.
  Weatherly is located in Carbon County and lies between the Broad and 
Spring mountains on the banks of Hazle Creek. Originally called Black 
Creek, the town's name was changed to Weatherly in 1848 when a local 
clock-maker, David Weatherly, made an agreement with town officials 
that he would build a clock for the town if the area adopted his last 
name. While the name change was made, the town never received the clock 
they were promised. In 1863, Weatherly split from Lausanne Township to 
become its own borough. Today, Weatherly boasts over 2,500 residents.
  Mr. Speaker, for 150 years the borough of Weatherly has been an 
integral part of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and our great nation. 
Therefore, I commend all those citizens who have lived and worked in 
this beautiful and historic area.

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