[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 112 (Thursday, July 7, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E700]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 CELEBRATING THE 2022 RAYMOND TOWN FAIR

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                           HON. CHRIS PAPPAS

                            of new hampshire

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 7, 2022

  Mr. PAPPAS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the Raymond Town 
Fair. As the summer months heat up and the nights grow later, town 
fairs and festivals take on special importance not only as 
opportunities to gather with friends but meet new members of the 
community and celebrate the history of this town. Raymond encapsulates 
some of the Granite State's best qualities, and tonight's celebration 
serves as a shining example of what this town has to offer the state of 
New Hampshire.
  From the fireman's parade and morning pancake breakfast to the annual 
pageants that kick off the fair, Raymond has enshrined its sense of 
community with timeless traditions and open arms to all who are joining 
for the first time. For decades, this fair served as an opportunity for 
local businesses and craftspeople to establish themselves in Raymond. 
Now in the present day, vendors from across New England are bringing 
their goods and services to Raymond because of its reputation for 
friendliness and community-building. This legacy of excellence will 
only continue into the future, and I can't wait to see the success of 
this fair in the years to come.
  On behalf of my constituents in New Hampshire's First Congressional 
District, I want to congratulate the Town of Raymond for hosting such 
an excellent fair. I also want to give my special thanks to Phil 
Merrill, his wife Tracy, and the Raymond Town Fair Committee for their 
work making this year's fair possible. I look forward to a continued 
partnership with Raymond and its residents who I am proud to represent 
in Congress.

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