[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 173 (Tuesday, December 1, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1683]
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   RECOGNIZING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LACONIA CHRISTMAS VILLAGE

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                          HON. FRANK C. GUINTA

                            of new hampshire

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 1, 2015

  Mr. GUINTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 40th 
anniversary of the Laconia Christmas Village in Laconia, New Hampshire. 
I am pleased to join with the City of Laconia and its residents in 
commemorating this wonderful event and holiday tradition for Granite 
Staters in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire.
   This is a great achievement as the annual Christmas Village is 
organized and run by local volunteers in Laconia, who not only help 
build the actual village and attractions, but work together to provide 
all the resources needed to put on this yearly event. The event is free 
to the public and sees roughly 2,500 children come through to see Santa 
Claus and receive a Christmas present, and for some children this is 
their only holiday celebration. Volunteers not only help in the 
preparation of the event, but help with entertainment, providing 
refreshments and welcoming families from across the region to the city.
   With the goal of providing a family friendly event to usher in the 
holiday season, these volunteers and the community have come together 
beautifully to highlight the wonder and merriment of the Christmas 
season. Joined with the efforts of local volunteers who give their time 
and resources to make the village a success, this is a testament to the 
strong sense of community and support this event has had in Laconia 
over the last 40 years.
   I am proud to join with my fellow Granite Staters in recognizing the 
40th anniversary of the Laconia Christmas Village, and wish them all 
the best in their future years.

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