[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 118 (Tuesday, July 11, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E658]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                            MASON-DIXON FAIR

                                 ______
                                 

                           HON. LLOYD SMUCKER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 11, 2023

  Mr. SMUCKER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Delta 
Cardiff Volunteer Fire Company (DCVFC) on the occasion of the 25th 
Anniversary of the Mason Dixon Fair.
  In 1998, following the Delta Cardiff Volunteer Fire Company Carnival, 
thanks to the leadership of Delta Cardiff Volunteer Fire Company 
President Doug Farrington, the community came together to transform 
their annual carnival into a Pennsylvania-sanctioned State Fair. Land 
was purchased and building infrastructure was created to host the 
inaugural Mason Dixon Fair on July 12-17, 1999.
  The fair's first year was held in acclaim by residents of 
Pennsylvania and Maryland, and this success has continued over the 
years. The leadership of the fair changed following the passing of 
Chief Doug Farrington in 2010, and for the next twelve years Fire 
Company Chief Jeff Griffith continued to build upon the fair's success. 
Now, Vice President Derek Macomber and his wife Becky lead the fair 
with assistance from numerous dedicated community volunteers.
  Communities across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania have been built 
stronger thanks to the volunteer contributions of those who donate 
their time and talents to put on State Fairs, and that is true of the 
Mason Dixon Fair in Delta, Pennsylvania.
  As they celebrate their 25th anniversary this year, I want to 
congratulate and thank all the fair volunteers, community members, and 
organizations including the brave and selfless members of the Delta 
Cardiff Volunteer Fire Company who have worked to make the Mason Dixon 
Fair a fun and successful community event. I wish them all continued 
success in the years to come.