[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 129 (Wednesday, July 26, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H3965]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              WADSWORTH BLUE TIP FESTIVAL 50TH ANNIVERSARY

  (Mr. MILLER of Ohio asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. MILLER of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 50th 
anniversary of the annual Blue Tip Festival in Wadsworth, Ohio.
  The Blue Tip Festival is a longstanding community celebration. The 
festival's name pays tribute to the city's former largest employer, the 
Ohio Match Company and their famous blue tip matches.
  Each year, the Blue Tip Festival begins the Tuesday after Father's 
Day with a 2\1/2\-mile parade. The parade leads to the ceremonial 
lighting of a 17-foot blue tip match sculpture that holds the record 
for the world's largest matchstick sculpture. The next 5 days are 
filled with family fun like amusement rides, carnival games, festival 
food, and more.
  I commend the city of Wadsworth and the Blue Tip Festival Committee 
for their commitment to make the Blue Tip Festival one of the best 
celebrations in Ohio's Seventh District. Year after year, their 
dedication has created a space for our community to recognize and enjoy 
Ohio's rich history. Here is to another safe and fun 50 years of the 
Blue Tip Festival.

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