[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 44 (Tuesday, March 12, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H1105]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CELEBRATING 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF MISSOURI'S LEBANON AND LACLEDE COUNTY

  (Mr. ALFORD asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. ALFORD. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise in support of our resolution 
celebrating the 175th anniversary of Laclede County and the city of 
Lebanon in the Fourth Congressional District of the great State of 
Missouri.
  On February 24, 1849, the foundations of Laclede County and Lebanon 
were laid, marking the beginning of a journey that would see these 
communities grow, develop, and contribute significantly to the fabric 
of Missouri.
  With more than 36,000 residents in Laclede County and more than 
14,000 in Lebanon, these are vibrant communities that embody the spirit 
of Missouri and America's heartland.
  Named after Pierre Laclede, St. Louis' founder, Laclede County 
symbolizes Missouri's rich heritage and community spirit. It is also a 
great place if you ever want to go trout fishing at Bennett Spring 
State Park.
  It is an honor to recognize Laclede County and Lebanon and the people 
who have shaped these areas into strong, thriving communities, and I 
urge my colleagues to support this resolution.

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