[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 99 (Tuesday, June 21, 2016)]
[Senate]
[Page S4407]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRICENTENNIAL OF GEORGETOWN, MAINE

 Mr. KING. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize the town of 
Georgetown, ME, which is celebrating its 300th anniversary this month. 
This small, coastal town, with just over 1,000 inhabitants, has a long 
and proud history dating back to the 18th century, and I am pleased to 
join them in celebrating their tricentennial and honoring the town's 
cherished place in the State of Maine.
  Nestled among one of the many inlets of Maine's rugged coastline near 
the mouth of the Kennebec River, Georgetown has a long and storied past 
dating back to the end of the 17th century. During the King Philip's 
and King William's wars in the late 1600s, the Kennebec River Valley 
was a war-torn and volatile area, but a small settlement emerged after 
the conflicts. In 1716, the town of Georgetown-on-Arrowsic was 
incorporated and has remained an iconic landmark on the Maine coast 
ever since.
  Today Georgetown is known for its picturesque landscape and quaint, 
smalltown feel. It is home to boat builders, fishermen, retirees, 
summer residents, and artists alike. Summer visitors can enjoy the 
town's famous Reid State Park, historic lighthouses, and the many land 
preserves protected through the community's dedication to preservation 
and environmental sustainability. Even when the winter comes and the 
summer residents leave, a cohesive and engaged year-round population 
remains. The town and its citizens represent the best of Maine's 
historic coastal villages: a close-knit and hard-working community 
surrounded by striking natural beauty.
  Led by its dedicated tricentennial committee, Georgetown will 
commemorate its 300th anniversary with an all-day celebration on June 
23. Scheduled events include the burying of a time capsule, a town 
parade, and presentation of special tricentennial products from local 
businesses and organizations. These events mark the culmination of over 
a year of collaboration between local government, nonprofits, and local 
businesses who have worked together to create a truly amazing 
celebration fitting of this tremendous milestone.
  I commend all that the people of Georgetown have done to make their 
town such a special place to live and visit. Their shared love for 
their hometown and commitment to its success has made Georgetown one of 
Maine's greatest communities. I am proud to recognize this historic 
milestone and wish the town many more years of success.

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