[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 217 (Sunday, December 20, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1187]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





       SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF HANCOCK COUNTY'S 200TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. ROBERT E. LATTA

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Sunday, December 20, 2020

  Mr. LATTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the Bicentennial 
of Hancock County, Ohio. The perseverance of pioneers and settlers to 
overcome the challenges faced during the early years of the county's 
history has persisted throughout the past 200 years. The hard work and 
spirit shown by generations of county residents have made Hancock 
County an outstanding example of American ingenuity.
  On February 12, 1820, the Ohio Legislature enacted legislation 
creating fourteen new counties in northwestern Ohio. One of the 
counties was named Hancock, honoring the American Revolutionary hero, 
John Hancock. Hancock County was officially established in 1820 and 
encompasses roughly 531 square miles. The county is an asset to the 
great State of Ohio through its many contributions in the fields of 
agriculture and manufacturing. One of Hancock County's noteworthy 
distinctions was having Ohio Governor Joseph Vance and songwriter Tell 
Taylor reside within the county.
  By remembering the 200th Anniversary of Hancock County, community 
members and Ohio residents recognize the outstanding achievements, 
maintain our pioneer attitude, and strive to better our county through 
the principles on which it was founded. Thank you and congratulations 
to Hancock County on this significant milestone.

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