[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 43 (Friday, March 14, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E396]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         CONGRATULATING CAMBRIA COUNTY ON ITS 210TH ANNIVERSARY

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                         HON. KEITH J. ROTHFUS

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 14, 2014

  Mr. ROTHFUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the residents 
of Cambria County, Pennsylvania, who celebrate the 210th anniversary of 
the County's founding on March 26, 2014. Cambria County is nestled in 
the Laurel Highlands of Western Pennsylvania and is home to many great 
hard working Americans.
  On March 26, 1804, the Pennsylvania Assembly formed a new county from 
portions of Huntingdon, Somerset, and Bedford Counties. They named it 
Cambria, an old name for Wales. To determine the location of the county 
seat, Cambria County held a census. Because Ebensburg had the largest 
population of 150 to Johnstown's 60, it became the new county seat. 
Over two centuries later, Ebensburg remains the county seat.
  Today, more than 140,000 Pennsylvanians call Cambria County home. It 
contains more than sixty-three municipalities including thirty-two 
boroughs, thirty townships, and the city of Johnstown. The county is 
home to leading hospitals, educational institutions, defense 
contractors, manufacturers, coal mines, and other businesses.
  From Northern Cambria to Nanty Glo to Portage, Cambria County is 
blessed with beautiful vistas. Visitors travel from all over to see the 
breathtaking view from the Johnstown Inclined Plane and the natural 
beauty of Prince Gallitzin State Forest and Laurel Ridge State Park.
  Cambria County is also fortunate to have plentiful natural resources. 
Our hardworking men and women drove the steel industry that built our 
Nation and developed its abundant coal and natural gas. Today, many 
Cambria County residents continue to work in the steel and energy 
industries.
  The county was the location of the Johnstown Flood, one of the worst 
natural disasters in our Nation's history. In the midst of great 
challenges, the people of Cambria have overcome and pressed on to build 
the vibrant community that we celebrate today.
  Mr. Speaker, and fellow Members, please join me in congratulating 
Cambria County on the 210th anniversary of its founding.

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