[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 13, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E721]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 CELEBRATING COLFAX'S 150TH ANNIVERSARY

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                      HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 13, 2022

  Mrs. RODGERS of Washington. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate 
the 150th anniversary of the founding of Colfax, Washington. This small 
town in Eastern Washington is known for its productive farmland and 
family-oriented atmosphere. Colfax is also the county seat of Whitman 
County--the largest wheat producing county in America--and is a hub for 
wheat growers that feeds our region and people all around the world.
  The history of Colfax is a rich one with roots dating back to the 
late 1800s. First settled by James Perkins and Thomas Smith, the town 
was founded on July 10, 1870 and named after Schuyler Colfax, the 17th 
Vice President of the United States and 25th Speaker of the House of 
Representatives.
  Today, the town continues to thrive amidst the beautiful rolling 
hills and fertile countryside of the Palouse. Complete with a healthy 
quantity of history, opportunities, great education, family values, 
exciting culture, and so much more, it is without a doubt that 
wonderful things continue to grow in Colfax.
  As the representative in Congress for this one-of-a-kind town, I am 
so inspired by Colfax's heritage of family values. The families here 
understand the value of a hard day's work on the farm and the 
invaluable life skills and lessons that come with it. Parents give 
everything to prepare their children to pursue the American Dream, 
whether that is one day taking over the family business or graduating 
college and starting a new career. The people of Colfax truly embody 
what it means to be from Eastern Washington, and they make it one of 
the best places to live in the world.
  Madam Speaker, on this most special day, I ask my colleagues to join 
me in recognizing Colfax's 150 years of remarkable history and 
celebrating their personification of the American spirit.

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