[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H2982]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                  RECOGNIZING BOROUGH OF STATE COLLEGE

  (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 
congratulate the Borough of State College for its recent recognition as 
the Nation's Best Small College Town by USA Today.
  For the first time in this decades-long poll, State College secured 
the top spot, a reflection of the borough's commitment to making this 
an area people love to live in.
  Commonly known to Pennsylvanians as Happy Valley, State College is 
home to more than 40,000 residents. The borough shares a deep-rooted 
partnership with Penn State, where residents and visitors gather to 
celebrate the community's school spirit.
  Beyond the Penn State campus, Centre County provides the perfect 
backdrop for people who want to explore the surrounding trails and 
parks.
  Mr. Speaker, State College has grown significantly since the 
borough's founding more than 120 years ago. The downtown area is home 
to many thriving local businesses and restaurants that help make State 
College a welcoming town.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate State College on this fantastic 
achievement.

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