[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 120 (Tuesday, July 28, 2015)]
[House]
[Page H5572]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
RECOGNIZING THE HUNTINGDON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, FAIR
(Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, in 1831, a tradition was
started in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, which would go on to become
a staple of the summertime agriculture expos.
This August 9, the Huntingdon County Fair is celebrating its 125th
fair, located at their 69-acre site, which has evolved over the decades
to boast hundreds of agricultural exhibits. Ranging from equine shows
to wine tasting, the Huntingdon County Fair provides areas of interest
for almost everyone.
Mr. Speaker, as a member of the House Committee on Agriculture, I am
proud to rise today to congratulate the people of Huntingdon County and
those countless volunteers and community members who have made this
time-honored event a Pennsylvania tradition, including the parents and
friends of 4-H, FAA youth members, and the Huntingdon County
Agricultural Association.
Here's to wishing them 125 more successful fairs for the next
generation and generations to come.
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