    [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 6 (Wednesday, January 10, 2018)]
    [House]
    [Page H96]
    From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

            RECOGNIZING THE BICENTENNIAL OF SPENCER COUNTY, INDIANA

      (Mr. BUCSHON asked and was given permission to address the House for
    1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
      Mr. BUCSHON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of an important
    milestone in Indiana history, the bicentennial of Spencer County,
    Indiana.
      Founded in 1818 by Captain Spier Spencer, this rural county along the
    Ohio River was the boyhood home of Abraham Lincoln. Years later, when
    recalling his time in Spencer County, the man who became our 16th
    President stated quite succinctly: ``There, I grew up.''
      In addition to the Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial and a scenic
    state park, Spencer County is home to St. Meinrad Archabbey and
    Indiana's premier tourist destinations, Holiday World and Splashin'
    Safari. Wildly recognized as the world's first theme park, Holiday
    World draws hundreds of thousands of visitors to the county each year.
      Today, strategically connected to the world by Interstate 64, US 231,
    rail, and the Ohio River, Spencer County has become a leader in
    agriculture, manufacturing, maritime and ground logistics, steel
    production, power generation, and world class family entertainment.
      I proudly salute the citizens and the wonderful hometowns of Spencer
    County on this notable occasion.

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