[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 95 (Wednesday, June 18, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1009]
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                IN RECOGNITION OF SANDWICH HERITAGE DAY

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                        HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 18, 2014

  Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 375th 
anniversary of Sandwich, Massachusetts, a scenic and vibrant town on 
Cape Cod.
   Settled nearly 150 years before the American Revolution, Sandwich is 
not only the oldest town on Cape Cod, but it is also one of the oldest 
in the country. Sandwich was founded in 1637 by Puritans as an offshoot 
of the famed Plymouth Colony. The early economy of Sandwich emerged as 
one that was centered mostly around fishing and farming. Today, 
however, tourism is the town's highest grossing industry--and visitors 
flock from all over, especially in the summertime, to experience 
Sandwich's quaint charm. Attractions include the Sandwich town 
boardwalk, a place for crabbing, beach-going, and taking prom pictures. 
The adjacent Town Neck Beach on Cape Cod Bay is also a popular place to 
spend summer days sunbathing and admiring the view of the bay. The 
oldest home on Cape Cod--the Hoxie House--is a traditional saltbox 
design perched on scenic Shawme Lake; and nearby Dexter's Grist Mill, 
the oldest of its kind on the Cape, is located in the historic downtown 
district. Also located downtown is the Sandwich Glass Museum, a place 
that pays homage to the once lucrative trade of Sandwich settler Deming 
Jarves, who founded the Boston & Sandwich Glass Factory in 1825. Well 
known for its vibrant colors, Sandwich glass still graces the windows 
of many homes in this bayside town.
   Along with its historic, colonial architecture, Sandwich also boasts 
beautiful natural landscapes such as salt marshes, cranberry bogs, and 
woodlands. The Cape Cod Central Railroad services tourists and the 
public with seasonal train rides along a scenic route that showcases 
some of these Cape landscapes.
   Sandwich's town motto, translated from Latin, reads quite 
appropriately, ``After So Many Shipwrecks, A Haven''. And on this town 
anniversary, I know that I speak for all of us here when I acknowledge 
that Sandwich remains a haven for all of the families and individuals 
that call it home. Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating the 
town of Sandwich and the entire Sandwich community on the celebration 
of their anniversary. May this beautiful Massachusetts town flourish 
for many years to come.

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