[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E372-E373]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRUST OF LANCASTER 
                                 COUNTY

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                           HON. LLOYD SMUCKER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 27, 2026

  Mr. SMUCKER. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to honor and congratulate the 
Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County for reaching 60 years 
in operation.
  The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County was founded in 
1966 to preserve Lancaster County's historic sites and architecture. 
The Trust carries out its mission through an array of educational 
programs, including tours, events, presentations, and outreach on the 
benefits of preservation. It also collaborates with property owners, 
businesses, and community members, and undertakes direct action through 
historic preservation easements and plaques.
  Over the past 60 years, the Historic Preservation Trust has directly 
helped in the protection of more than three dozen sites across 
Lancaster County. Notable preservation efforts include the Sehner-
Ellicott-Von Hess House, headquarters, the Lancaster Central Market, 
and the Thaddeus Stevens and Lydia Hamilton Smith Houses.
  Supported by volunteers, community partners, and a hardworking staff, 
the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County has helped to 
retain the county's rich and vibrant past. I thank the organization for 
its positive impact, and I wish them many more years of success.

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