[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 106 (Friday, July 1, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1014]
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    IN HONOR OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TOWN OF JEROME, ARIZONA

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                           HON. PAUL A. GOSAR

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, July 1, 2016

  Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a town from my 
district, Jerome, Arizona.
   The Town of Jerome recently celebrated its 50th anniversary as a 
National Historic Landmark. Jerome was founded in the late 1800's on a 
hill near rich supplies of minerals. The town was named after one of 
the founders of the United Verde Copper Company that mined those very 
hills, and it eventually hosted the largest copper producing mine in 
the Arizona Territory.
   When it was designated a National Historic Landmark, it was 
proclaimed that ``this site possesses national significance in 
commemorating the history of the United States of America.'' The Town 
of Jerome has been beneficial to the growth of our nation in so many 
ways. It has provided the copper in the wiring that spread electricity 
across the country as well as the materials that aided our troops in 
both World Wars.
   The Town of Jerome should be recognized not only for its historical 
contributions, but also for its ability to adapt and survive. During 
the Great Depression, many mining jobs were cut. In response, the town 
invested in tourism and retail sales. To increase tourism, Jerome hosts 
music festivals, historic-home tours, and a variety of businesses, such 
as craft stores, art galleries, coffee houses, wineries, and 
restaurants.
   The Town of Jerome is the type of community that perseveres in 
difficult times and flourishes in prosperity. This is a model community 
that should inspire the rest of society to work hard in order to 
succeed. I would like to congratulate the citizens of Jerome on 50 
years of preserving such a unique National Historical Landmark, and 
wish them years of richness and success in the future.

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