[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 166 (Friday, October 5, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1375]
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 IN RECOGNITION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GREAT LOCOMOTIVE CHASE 
              FESTIVAL IN THE CITY OF ADAIRSVILLE, GEORGIA

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                         HON. BARRY LOUDERMILK

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 5, 2018

  Mr. LOUDERMILK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 50th 
Anniversary of the Great Locomotive Chase Festival in the city of 
Adairsville, Georgia.
  In 1968, Marion Lacey, principal of Adairsville High School wanted to 
host a Festival in the fall for students and members of the community 
to come together. Two years later, the festival was moved to the 
downtown Adairsville area, and was renamed the Great Locomotive Chase 
Festival to commemorate the event during the Civil War when ``the 
Texas'' pursued ``the General'' for eighty-seven miles, passing through 
the city of Adairsville.
  This longstanding Adairsville tradition is the 2nd oldest festival in 
the state of Georgia, and hosts over 30,000 people during the three-day 
event. The parade, pageants, live entertainment, rides, a wide 
selection of southern fare, and fireworks, offers something for every 
member of the community. The 50th anniversary GLCF will be held this 
year on October 5-7.
  On behalf of Georgia's 11th Congressional District, I recognize the 
City of Adairsville, the Mayor, and the City Council on this 50th 
anniversary of the Great Locomotive Chase Festival.

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