[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 25 (Monday, February 13, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E179-E180]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          IN RECOGNITION OF THE SHORT HILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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                         HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 13, 2017

  Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize my constituents 
of the Short Hill Historical Society, formerly the Hillsboro Community 
Association (HCA), for their preservation and restoration efforts in 
one of the oldest, historic cities in Virginia's 10th District--
Hillsboro, Virginia.

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  Over 40 years ago, the Old Stone School in Hillsboro was saved from 
being demolished by the HCA, a non-profit comprised of area residents 
and alumni. Since 1976, the HCA has made it their mission to preserve 
and restore the Old Stone School and to identify and restore other 
historic landmarks in the Hillsboro area. More recently, the 
organization began to operate under the name Friends of the Old Stone 
School, as they placed an even stronger focus on the landmark building. 
In 2006, the town government took over full management of the building 
from the HCA.
  Now with the school in good hands, the HCA, under the new name, the 
Short Hill Historical Society, is planning to expand their restoration 
efforts immensely. The group contributed an estimated $15,000 worth of 
furniture and equipment to the school and also provided over $19,000 
for management and operations.
  This year, the Short Hill Historical Society has planned a plethora 
of events and concerts to raise money and also garner support for new 
restoration projects. It is strong, community-focused groups, like the 
Short Hill Historical Society, that will help Western Loudoun County 
retain its rich history, and I look forward to their future projects 
and endeavors.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating the 
Short Hill Historical Society for their years of dedication and hard 
work. I wish them all of the best in their future endeavors.

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