[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 137 (Wednesday, November 12, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Page S5955]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                        PIERMONT, NEW HAMPSHIRE

 Ms. AYOTTE. Mr. President, I wish to honor the town of 
Piermont, NH, which is celebrating the 250th anniversary of its 
founding this year. I am delighted to recognize this very special 
milestone.
  Piermont, a town in Grafton County, lies in the shadow of Piermont 
Mountain and is bordered by the Connecticut River and the magnificent 
White Mountain National Forest.
  The town of Piermont has a unique history. It was chartered on 
November 6, 1764, by colonial Governor Benning Wentworth, and the town 
derives its name from the ``Piemonte'' region of Italy, which in 
Italian means ``at the foot of the mountain.'' Piermont's location in 
the Connecticut River Valley played an important role in the 
development of its proud agricultural heritage.
  Piermont is home to Lake Tarleton, named after Colonel William 
Tarleton, who served as a delegate to the 1791 Constitutional 
Convention. Two well-known summer camps are located on the lake--Camp 
Walt Whitman and Kingswood Camp for Boys. Each year, campers come to 
Piermont to enjoy the great outdoors and have some good old-fashioned 
summer fun.
  Throughout the town's history, Piermont residents have been well 
known for their commitment to serve our great Nation. One distinguished 
Piermont resident, Ira Hobart Evans, a Civil War hero, was awarded the 
Medal of Honor, our Nation's highest military honor.
  As the town marks its 250th anniversary this year, Piermont citizens 
are demonstrating their pride and community spirit with many special 
events in celebrating this historic occasion--including a parade in 
August that brought together residents, businesses, and community 
organizations. I am pleased to join all Granite Staters in 
congratulating Piermont citizens on reaching this milestone and in 
thanking them for their contributions to the State of New Hampshire. 
Congratulations, Piermont.

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