[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19840]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                HARRISBURG SESQUICENTENNIAL RECOGNITION

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 24, 2003

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay special tribute to the 
City of Harrisburg, Illinois, as she celebrates her sesquicentennial. 
Established in 1853, the people of Harrisburg have prospered while 
giving so much to this great nation.
  The City of Harrisburg was founded as an administrative center for 
the newly-created Saline County. Since that time, many people have been 
blessed to call Harrisburg home. Harrisburg boasts of a quality 
educational system, the unrivaled natural beauty of the Shawnee 
National Forest and one of Illinois' top track and field programs. Each 
fall, the City of Harrisburg celebrates its history with a Past to 
Present Festival. As well, Harrisburg has served as a vital part of the 
coal industry in southern Illinois for many years.
  I am proud to represent the people of the great City of Harrisburg 
and to share in this special occasion with them. I thank them for all 
they give to this great nation and I wish them many successes in the 
years to come. Congratulations!

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