[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 58 (Friday, April 15, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H1740]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          175TH ANNIVERSARY OF PORTER TOWNSHIP, CLINTON COUNTY

  (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, I rise today to recognize 
the 175th anniversary of Porter Township, Clinton County, located in 
Pennsylvania's Fifth Congressional District, which was founded in 1841 
and named for the current Governor at the time, David Porter.
  The township was settled by Scotch Irish pioneers and was known in 
its early days for the Washington Iron Works, built in 1809 and 
operated until 1878.
  Like so much of Clinton County, Pennsylvania's Fifth Congressional 
District, and the Commonwealth as a whole, the township has been also 
dependent on the timber industry over its 175-year history. To this 
day, the timber industry remains vital, contributing an estimated $90 
million per year to the county's economy.
  At 175 years old, Porter County is older than 24 States. This is, 
indeed, a milestone to celebrate. The celebration begins this weekend, 
on Saturday, with an opening ceremony that will include guest speakers, 
a hymn sing, and an ice cream social. Further events are planned 
through the end of the year, including a 5K Color Walk/Run and tours of 
township farms.
  Again, congratulations to the officials and residents of Porter 
Township on this huge milestone.

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