[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 117 (Wednesday, July 12, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E970]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 COMMEMORATING THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NEW MEADOW RUN COMMUNITY IN 
                        FARMINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA

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                           HON. BILL SHUSTER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 12, 2017

  Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 60th 
Anniversary of the New Meadow Run Community in Farmington, 
Pennsylvania, and submit the following Proclamation:
  Whereas, in July of 1957 members of the Bruderhof purchased Gorley's 
Lake Hotel in Farmington, Pennsylvania calling it first Oak Lake and 
subsequently New Meadow Run.
  Whereas, this Assembled Body is justly proud to commemorate the 60th 
Anniversary of the New Meadow Run Community in Farmington, 
Pennsylvania; and
  Whereas, the Bruderhof was founded in 1920 in Germany by Dr. Eberhard 
Arnold, and since then, has grown into an international Christian 
communal movement, inspired by the first century Christian church in 
Jerusalem; and
  Whereas, the Bruderhof has been a living example of the sanctity of 
family life, peace, racial equality and brotherhood and has been an 
advocate for religious freedoms, education and welfare of children and 
care of the elderly and downtrodden; and
  Whereas, Bruderhof members are involved in a wide range of social 
services on a volunteer and charitable basis which include visiting 
those in prison, providing food, shelter, and medical care to those in 
need--locally and internationally, serving as police chaplains, and 
volunteering on local ambulance and fire departments; and
  Whereas, the Bruderhof is known for publishing quality books and a 
quarterly magazine through the Plough Publishing House, and working for 
peace and reconciliation through ``Breaking the Cycle,'' a conflict 
resolution program for schools that reaches thousands of students each 
year; and
  Whereas, since its arrival in the United States, the Bruderhof has 
become well-known for its businesses: Community Playthings, which 
manufactures quality wooden toys and durable nursery furniture; and 
Rifton Equipment, which produces Innovative equipment for people with 
motor disabilities; and
  Whereas, since 1954, the Bruderhof movement has expanded to include 
sixteen communities in the United States, including three in 
Pennsylvania and ten in New York State. Internationally there are three 
communities in England, two in Germany and three in Australia, one in 
Paraguay; and
  Whereas, Bruderhof members appreciate the freedoms the United States 
has afforded them and have participated in the political process, 
supporting the leadership of their representatives; and
  Whereas, the Bruderhof's distinguished record of valuable, practical, 
economic, and spiritual contributions to Pennsylvania and the United 
States merit the recognition and respectful tribute of this Assembled 
Body; now, therefore, be it
  Resolved, that this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to 
commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the New Meadow Run Community in 
Farmington, Pennsylvania and look forward to a continuing association 
with the Bruderhof as it works to improve the quality of life of every 
person and serve the common good; and be it further.

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