[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 18]
[House]
[Page 24858]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      CELEBRATING THE 175TH BIRTHDAY OF LEXINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA

  (Mr. WATT asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WATT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the residents of 
Lexington, North Carolina, part of which is located in my congressional 
district as they celebrate the 175th anniversary of their city.
  Lexington was incorporated on December 28, 1827, and the first town 
commissioners were elected February 7, 1828. They are celebrating their 
anniversary throughout 2003.
  Today Lexington has around 20,000 residents and is a thriving part of 
North Carolina's Triad. Lexington is the county seat of Davidson County 
and is world famous for their Lexington-style barbecue, which many 
regard as the world's best. Lexington is also renowned for its 
furniture and is the home of artist Bob Timberlake.
  I wish all the best to Lexington residents and Mayor Richard Thomas 
as they celebrate ``Lexington's 175th Years: Past, Present and 
Future.'' I thank my colleague, the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. 
Coble) for joining me in honoring this city that we both are proud to 
represent.

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