[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 142 (Thursday, September 12, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H5214]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                      150 YEARS OF THE GRANGE FAIR

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
150 years of the Centre County Grange Fair.
  For the past 150 years, Centre County has welcomed visitors from 
across the world to the Grange Fair.
  The Pennsylvania Grange Fair has served as a home away from home for 
families who stay in 1,000 tents and 1,500 recreational vehicles, plus 
those who visit on a daily basis.
  It is a testament to our unique and enduring spirit that the Grange 
Fair stands as the only remaining tenting fair in the Nation.
  This weeklong celebration encompasses the very best of our rural 
communities. From concerts to motorsports and craft shows to animal 
exhibits, the charm and nostalgia are everywhere.
  With more than 200,000 visitors coming to Centre County every year, 
attendees immerse themselves in the rich traditions the fair provides.
  Pennsylvania Grange is more than just a weeklong fair. It is a group 
dedicated to serving the community.
  The Grange Fair has members of all ages and represents 5,440 
Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the Grange for its dedication to 
supporting rural America and all the volunteers for making 150 years of 
the Grange Fair possible.

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