[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 73 (Thursday, May 1, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E376-E377]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     COMMEMORATING THE BOROUGH OF EBENSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA'S 200TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. JOHN JOYCE

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 1, 2025

  Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join with 
residents of the Borough of Ebensburg in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, 
in commemorating the borough's 200th anniversary.
  Founded in the 1790's and incorporated decades later, Ebensburg 
conducted its first borough council meeting on April 27, 1825.
  Ebensburg was the first permanent settlement on the Allegheny Front. 
The town was built on lands purchased in 1796 from Dr. Benjamin Rush, 
who was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Within a decade, 
Ebensburg became the county seat.
  Three log houses remain from Ebensburg's pioneer period, including 
the Hugh Roberts Homestead, which was built in 1797. The homestead is 
the oldest structure in Cambria County.

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  As one county official observed, Ebensburg is a town built not only 
by hands and hard work, but by faith, courage and an unshakable belief 
in the American spirit.
  As Ebensburg celebrates this significant milestone throughout the 
year, worthy tribute is bestowed upon the many generations of 
residents, business owners, community leaders and government officials 
who have partnered to fulfill collective goals and aspirations.
  On behalf of everyone in Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District, 
I congratulate the Borough of Ebensburg on its 200th anniversary and 
express fond wishes for continued growth and prosperity.

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