[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 40 (Wednesday, March 3, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E199]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF THE MONROE COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION'S 100TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 3, 2021

  Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Madam Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the Monroe 
County Historical Association located in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. 
They are approaching the significant benchmark of 100 years of service, 
which they celebrated at their annual meeting on February 28.
  Formed on April 8, 1921, a group of enthusiasts known as the 
Historical Society were given one room in the Stroud Mansion to keep 
records and relics of earlier days. Officially incorporated on 
September 5, 1928, the Historical Society continued to collect 
artifacts and required more space over the years.
  On March 8, 1990, the Monroe County Historical Society merged with 
the Monroe County Museum Association fanning the present-day Monroe 
County Historical Association. A few years later, on May 16, 1994, the 
Woman's Club of the Stroudsburgs transferred total ownership of the 
Stroud Mansion to the Monroe County Historical Association.
  They are well known for their stately home, the Stroud Mansion, which 
was built in Georgian-style architecture in 1795 by a prominent 
businessman and has its own unique history. It is a prime example of 
their stewardship and is one of three buildings they maintain. The 
stately Mansion houses pieces dating back to pre-contact experiences as 
well as historic photographs and articles. I am sure the Monroe County 
Historical Association will continue to document the events of our 
recent times with a sharp awareness of how soon they will be our past.
  It is my honor to commend the Monroe County Historical Association 
for their service as the official county historical organization for 
Monroe County. The staff and volunteers have strived well and hard to 
preserve Monroe County's rich history. It is my hope they will continue 
this valuable work for many years to come.

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