[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 148 (Thursday, September 29, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1427]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO FOUNTAIN COUNTY, INDIANA

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                            HON. TODD ROKITA

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 28, 2016

  Mr. ROKITA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and salute 
Fountain County, Indiana as the Indiana Bicentennial Torch is scheduled 
to pass through the county on Wednesday, October 12, 2016. I am honored 
to be one of the county's torch bearers as the torch journeys across 
our great state of Indiana.
  The county sits on the western part of Indiana's Fourth Congressional 
District. It was established in 1826 and named for Major James 
Fontaine, who was killed during the Northwest Indian War in 1790. The 
county seat is located in Covington, birthplace of John Myers, who 
served as a U.S. Representative for nearly 30 years. The county is 
known for the Wabash River defining the northern and western borders.
  In this year of the Hoosier Bicentennial, communities throughout the 
state are celebrating Indiana past and present through Bicentennial 
Legacy Projects. These projects are culturally inclusive, celebratory, 
engaging, and inspiring to youth and young adults and create a legacy 
for the future. The organizations responsible for the eleven Legacy 
Projects throughout the county are: City of Attica, NICHES Land Trust, 
City of Covington, Town Council of the Town of Newton, Fountain County 
Art Council, Inc., Fountain County Landmarks, Inc., The Fountain Trust 
Company, Wallace Homecoming Committee, Illiana Antique Power 
Association, and the Covington-Veedersberg Public Library. Hoosiers 
look forward to their enduring contribution to our state's legacy.
  And on this day, Mr. Speaker, in the year in which we are celebrating 
Indiana's 200th birthday, I am proud to recognize Fountain County for 
the contribution of its residents to the past, present, and future of 
Indiana's history.