[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 8]
[Senate]
[Page 11630]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                    McDONALD COUNTY SESQUICENTENNIAL

 Mr. ASHCROFT. Mr. President, I rise to commend the 
sesquicentennial celebration of the founding of McDonald County, 
Missouri. On March 3, 1849, the Missouri State Legislature established 
McDonald County, which was named in honor of a hero of the 
Revolutionary War, Alexander McDonald.
  McDonald County is rich in hospitality, heritage and history. During 
the Civil War, McDonald County was the scene of many battles, including 
battles at Pineville on November 19, 1862, and August 13, 1983. Through 
the hardships of the war, and through the challenges of peace, the good 
people of McDonald County stood fast for the values of faith, family, 
freedom, and hard work. Today, the county celebrates 150 years of 
history.
  An exciting time came in 1938, during the Great Depression, when 
Hollywood came to McDonald County to make the movie ``Jesse James,'' 
which starred Tyrone Powers, Henry Fonda, and Randolph Scott.
  Each Christmas, the city of Noel in McDonald County receives 
thousands of cards from all over the country, and affixes the 
``Christmas City'' message on cards that wish the joy of the season to 
family and friends all over the U.S.
  In addition to agriculture and industry, McDonald County is a 
paradise for outdoor recreation. Its rugged hills and valleys, watered 
by springs, rivers, and streams, attract thousands of anglers, boaters, 
hikers, and others.
  It is an honor to join with the people of McDonald County in 
celebrating 150 years of history. Mr. President, I ask that members of 
the Senate join me in recognizing this historic milestone for McDonald 
County, Missouri.

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