[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 51 (Thursday, March 26, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E440]
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      CONGRATULATING THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH ON THEIR BICENTENNIAL

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                         HON. BRAD R. WENSTRUP

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 26, 2015

  Mr. WENSTRUP. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the City of 
Portsmouth on their bicentennial anniversary and celebration.
  For 200 years, Portsmouth has stood proudly along the Ohio River, a 
gateway to the region and a testament to the work ethic of Southern 
Ohioans.
  Since incorporation in 1815, Portsmouth has been an industrial power 
house. A leader throughout the years in the rail, steel, and notably 
shoe wear industries, the people of Portsmouth know the value and pride 
from a hard day's work. They were the backbone of America's industrial 
boon.
  Today, Portsmouth stands firmly with one foot rooted in our shared 
history and one foot striding into the 21st Century. The well-known 
flood walls are a towering testament to the storied history of the 
region and its people, which include panels of the Hopewell culture, 
the NFL charter team Portsmouth Spartans, and a litany of community 
leaders throughout the city's history. Famous sons include Roy Rogers 
and Branch Rickey.
  The city is home to Shawnee State University, hosts thousands of 
cyclists for the Tour of the Scioto River Valley, and celebrates 
annually at the River Days festival.
  I am honored to represent Portsmouth today, an area of the state with 
such a rich history and strong community. Again, I congratulate 
Portsmouth on this historic milestone, and I wish the city the very 
best over their next 200 years.

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