[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 11 (Thursday, January 22, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E106-E107]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING THE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF THE NEW MADRID COUNTY 
                               COURTHOUSE

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                            HON. JASON SMITH

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 22, 2015

  Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to recognize 
the centennial celebration of the New Madrid County Courthouse. As one 
of the five original counties in the state of Missouri, this courthouse 
is a landmark symbol for justice and peace serving its citizens for 
over 100 years.
  The New Madrid County Courthouse relocated to its current location 
through the support of the community raising $20,000 to supplement the 
bond issue.
  In the fall of 1934, President Truman gave his speech near the front 
steps of this courthouse for his second Senate campaign before becoming 
the first Missouri born president.
  In celebration of the courthouse's longevity in service, the county 
has reinstated the 1821

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county seal as the official seal. There will be 24 stars featured on 
this seal representing Missouri as the 24th state in the Union.
  Today, the dedicated staff members of New Madrid County Courthouse 
continue to create a safe environment and provide peace and order for 
the community. It is my pleasure to recognize the centennial 
celebration of the New Madrid County Courthouse.

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