[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 46 (Thursday, March 14, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E313]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF IRWIN MARINE

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                           HON. CHRIS PAPPAS

                            of new hampshire

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 14, 2019

  Mr. PAPPAS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Irwin Marine, an 
institution on Lake Winnipesaukee, who is celebrating its 100th year in 
business. Since its founding in 1919 by Jim Irwin, Sr., Irwin Marine 
has always remained a pillar of the Lakes Region community.
  Irwin Marine has had a storied century-long history. Pioneers in the 
recreation industry, the Irwin family has never stopped innovating. 
After founding Irwin Marine in 1919, Jim Irwin, Sr. later went on to 
buy the Weirs Music Hall in 1924, where he used the connections he 
developed from his time serving with a Navy band in World War I to draw 
top acts to Lake Winnipesaukee, such as Duke Ellington and the Dorsey 
Brothers. Since its distinguished early days, Irwin Marine has 
continued to maintain a stellar reputation as a trusted name in the 
boating industry. Today, Irwin Marine has three locations in the Lakes 
Region and was recently named the twelfth-best boat dealer in North 
America by Boating Industry Magazine; thanks to their extensive supply 
and deep commitment to customer service.
  On behalf of my constituents in New Hampshire's First Congressional 
District, I want to congratulate everyone at Irwin Marine on an 
exciting anniversary. I hope that they celebrate this exciting 
achievement by taking a cruise around Lake Winnipesaukee and wish them 
the best of luck in their next 100 years of business. I thank them for 
all that they do to make the Granite State such a wonderful place to 
work, live, and play.

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