[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18166]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



  RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NEW REPUBLIC NEWSPAPER OF 
                             MEYERSDALE, PA

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                             HON. RON KLINK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 14, 2000

  Mr. KLINK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize The New Republic 
newspaper on its 100th anniversary. I am especially proud to pay this 
tribute, because The New Republic is the newspaper of my hometown, 
Meyersdale, Pennsylvania.
  In 1900, The Meyersdale Republican was founded by Samuel A. Kendall 
as a contribution to the local community. The newspaper was headed by 
several capable editors in its early years who focused coverage on 
local concerns like safe sidewalks. As The New Republic grew, the 
business was incorporated as the Meyersdale Printing and Publishing 
Company. Throughout its long history, has consistently provided its 
loyal subscribers with the local news and events that unite 
communities.
  Growing up in the close-knit town of Meyersdale helped make me the 
person I am today. I am truly thankful to have grown up in an area that 
emphasizes the importance of families and of community spirit. It is 
always heartwarming to return to Meyersdale to visit with good friends 
and to meet new ones. I am proud to call Meyersdale my home.
  Once again, I urge my colleagues to rise and recognize The New 
Republic and the citizens of Meyersdale on this truly momentous 
occasion. Their commitment to family and community spirit represent the 
finest qualities of Pennsylvania.

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