[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 58 (Tuesday, April 21, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E533]
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 IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE 
          FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN NICHOLSON, PENNSYLVANIA

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                           HON. LOU BARLETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 21, 2015

  Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to help commemorate the 
150th Anniversary of the establishment of the First Presbyterian Church 
in Nicholson, Pennsylvania. The church is a historic landmark within my 
congressional district, and provides my constituents with a place to 
come together and worship.
   Founded in April of 1865 by Reverend Lyman Richardson, the church 
remains the tallest structure in Nicholson. This house of worship, 
which rises to a height of 60 feet and is adorned with 10 beautiful 
stained-glass windows, serves as a magnificent symbol reminding 
onlookers of the great sense of pride and community the town's 
residents share.
   First Presbyterian is comprised of nine board members who oversee a 
vibrant and active congregation. Thanks to an enthusiastic and 
committed staff of teachers, the youth of the church are able to enjoy 
a Sunday school program that runs 12 months of the year. Additionally, 
in 1879, a women's Missionary Society was organized in order to aid the 
church in its everyday spiritual and monetary needs. The group survives 
over 100 years later, and is referred to today as the ``Presbyterian 
Women.''
   Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to honor the First Presbyterian 
Church of Nicholson, Pennsylvania as it celebrates its 150th 
anniversary, and I commend its congregation, both past and present, for 
their tireless efforts to preserve its longstanding legacy.

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