[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 119 (Monday, July 27, 2015)]
[Senate]
[Page S5923]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                ORFORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE 250TH ANNIVERSARY

 Ms. AYOTTE. Mr. President, today I pay tribute to Orford, NH--
a town in Grafton County celebrating the 250th anniversary of its 
founding. I am proud to join citizens across the Granite State in 
recognizing this historic occasion.
  Orford village is the town's main population center and is situated 
along the Connecticut River. The town lies in the shadow of Sunday 
Mountain, Cottonstone Mountain, and Mount Cube--Orford's highest peak. 
The Appalachian Trail runs through the summit of Mount Cube, greatly 
contributing to the town's natural and scenic treasures.
  The town of Orford is named for Robert Walpole, first earl of Orford, 
and England's first Prime Minister. It was originally chartered by 
Colonial Governor Benning Wentworth in 1761 and later settled in 1765.
  The rich agricultural history of Orford is exemplified by the success 
of the Mt. Cube Sugar Farm. For over 60 years, the Thomson family has 
been producing its award-winning maple syrup from the groves located on 
the farm's namesake mountain.
  Orford also boasts an impressive industrial past, including soapstone 
quarries, sawmills, a tannery, grist mill, and factories that 
manufactured starch, chairs, doors, boots and shoes. The town is known 
for its historic ``ridge'' homes and is credited with having one of the 
finest collections of federal-style houses in the Nation.
  As innovators, statesmen and soldiers, Orford residents have been 
known throughout history for their commitment and sacrifice in the 
service of our great Nation. Early steamship pioneer Samuel Morey, U.S. 
Congressman Jeduthun Wilcox, Senators Gilman Marston and Leonard 
Wilcox, and most notably, New Hampshire's 73rd Governor Meldrim 
Thomson, Jr., all share ties to Orford.
  On behalf of all Granite Staters, I am pleased to offer my 
congratulations to the citizens of Orford on reaching this special 
milestone, and I thank them for their many contributions to the life 
and spirit of New Hampshire.

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