[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 135 (Friday, September 19, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1456]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF BEDFORD, PENNSYLVANIA'S FALL 
                            FOLIAGE FESTIVAL

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                           HON. BILL SHUSTER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 18, 2014

  Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 50th 
anniversary of Bedford's Fall Foliage Festival. This wonderful event 
celebrates not only the changing of the seasons, but all that the town 
of Bedford has to offer.
   Every year, the coming of fall brings about a beautiful 
transformation across Central Pennsylvania. From the changing color of 
the leaves, to the return of autumn favorites like Sunday football and 
pumpkin pie, there truly is no better place to experience all that the 
season has to offer than in the heart of our state. That is why I am 
honored to stand here today to celebrate 50 years of the Bedford Fall 
Foliage Festival.
   In 1964, the Bedford County Motor Club and the Antique Auto Club 
joined together to create the Historical and Fall Tour, an event which 
then came to be known as the Fall Foliage Festival in 1966 and has 
grown ever since. Today, the event draws an estimated 70,000 visitors 
to Bedford over the course of two weekends, and features the work of 
over 400 artists and craftsmen. In addition, parades, antique cars, the 
crowning of the fall foliage queen, and a wide range of musical 
entertainment offer excitement for people of all ages. The event is one 
of the largest fall foliage festivals in the Northeast, and its 50th 
anniversary this year promises to be the best one yet.
   I would like to thank all of the dedicated volunteers who have put 
so much effort into making the Bedford Fall Foliage Festival such a 
lasting success. Their hard work has ensured that the festival 
continues to be a highlight every autumn, and I know that it will only 
get better in the years to come. I'm proud to have such a wonderful 
event in the 9th District, and hope that everyone has a chance to visit 
and experience fall in Bedford County.

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