[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 217 (Sunday, December 20, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1188]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF HENRY 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 Henry 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 Henry 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 Henry, honoring the American Revolutionary hero, 
Patrick Henry. Henry County was officially established in 1820, but 
parts of the county remained in Wood County until 1824 and in Williams 
County until 1834. The county contains roughly 417 square miles and was 
once part of the Great Black Swamp. The unique nature of the former 
swampland provided rich soil which allowed the agricultural community 
to prosper.
  By remembering the 200th Anniversary of Henry County, community 
members and Ohio residents recognize the outstanding achievements, 
maintain a pioneer attitude, and strive to better our county on the 
principles on which our county was founded. Thank you and 
congratulations to Henry County on this significant milestone.

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