[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 95 (Wednesday, June 18, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1009]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING THE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF THE VILLAGE OF POUND

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                          HON. REID J. RIBBLE

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 18, 2014

  Mr. RIBBLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 100th 
anniversary of the Village of Pound, located in Marinette County.
  The Village of Pound was incorporated on December 8th, 1914. Early 
records show that 54 ballots were cast during the incorporation 
process. Thirty-five residents voted in favor of creating the Village, 
while 19 voted against it. Today, the Village of Pound, located inside 
the Town of Pound, is known as the community ``Where You're Always 
Welcome!''
  It is interesting to note that both the Town and Village of Pound 
were named for a popular figure in Wisconsin's history. Thaddeus 
Coleman Pound, the grandfather of poet Ezra Pound, served as the 
inspiration for the community's name. As a prominent businessman in 
northern Wisconsin, Thaddeus Coleman Pound had the opportunity to serve 
in the Wisconsin State Legislature, as Lt. Governor of the great State 
of Wisconsin, and represented the 8th Congressional District from March 
4, 1877 to March 3, 1883.
  The Village of Pound is planning to celebrate its 100th anniversary 
June 27-28, 2014 with a Little League tournament, tractor pulls, live 
music and a fireworks display. Again, I congratulate the Village of 
Pound on their centennial anniversary and encourage all residents in 
8th District to celebrate this community's history and heritage.

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