[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 152 (Wednesday, September 12, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1231]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        CELEBRATING CONEWAGO TOWNSHIP'S BICENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. SCOTT PERRY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 12, 2018

  Mr. PERRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and congratulate 
Conewago Township on its 200th Anniversary.
  Conewago Township formally was created in 1818 from portions of 
Newberry and Dover Townships. The name ``Conewago'' is of Iroquois 
Native American origin, meaning ``at the rapids.'' The Township's 
authentic natural beauty, underscored by its rolling hills and rich 
farmland, give our residents great sense of pride in our community. In 
the past eight years alone, Conewago Township has undergone a 
significant housing boon, increasing its population from 7,510 to 
almost 9,000, an increase of nearly 20 percent.
  Conewago is the home to two villages, Zion View and Strinestown, the 
latter being founded in 1800. Residents are hard-working and selfless; 
their generosity of spirit is perhaps best exemplified in the 200th 
Anniversary celebration itself; while they will mark a significant 
milestone in their community's history, they also will have a Red Cross 
blood drive and donate to Northeastern Food Bank.
  On behalf of Pennsylvania's 4th District, I commend and congratulate 
Conewago Township, Pennsylvania, on its 200th Anniversary and wish our 
residents the very best in their future adventures.

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