[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 159 (Friday, October 4, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1249]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              CELEBRATING POLK COUNTY'S 175TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. BRUCE WESTERMAN

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 4, 2019

  Mr. WESTERMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 175th 
anniversary of Polk County, Arkansas. This county, set right on the 
border of Arkansas and Oklahoma, is named after former President James 
Polk and is currently home to more than 20,000 people.
  Almost half of Polk County lies in the Ouachita National Forest, and 
as a forester by trade, I've seen how important this forest is to our 
state's ecosystem and wildlife habitats. I'm grateful to the land 
managers that live in Polk County and steward our resources well.
  In addition to the beautiful landscapes and fertile valleys, Polk 
County is home to many incredible people that I am privileged to know. 
I'm honored to recognize Polk County and its history today, and I hope 
this legacy is passed down for generations to come.

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