[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18368]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF SERVICE BY THE ELDON INN

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                           HON. BILL SHUSTER

                            of pennyslvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 10, 2007

  Mr. SHUSTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commemorate an 
establishment that has provided excellent service to the community of 
Roaring Spring for a century. Built during the early 20th century, the 
Eldon Inn embodied the visions of industrial pioneers D.M. Bare, A.L. 
Garver, William Eldon, and Edwin Bobb. Now serving the community as a 
public library, the Eldon Inn maintains its distinguished reputation as 
a center of the community.
  In 1907, the paper industry of Roaring Spring began to thrive and a 
few businessmen began the construction of a modem hotel aimed at 
accommodating people from all walks of life, needing a place to stay in 
the budding community. Shortly thereafter the Inn established itself as 
a provider of safe and comfortable lodgings for everyone from the 
traveling businessmen and overnight guests, to long-term tenants 
awaiting opportunities as permanent residents.
  The Eldon Inn possessed a unique quality that infused the building 
into the hearts of the community. The Inn's spacious interior was well 
suited for Rotary Club gatherings, sales meetings, Scout troops, 
wedding receptions, school reunions, and even as the town social and 
business center.
  For 59 years, the Eldon Inn upheld its fine reputation as a first-
rate establishment. In 1966, the Inn served the community in a new way 
as the Roaring Spring Public Library. The Public Library sought to 
expand its holdings and felt that the Eldon Inn would be an ideal 
location to further its mission of providing centers for learning to 
the community.
  I would like to take this moment to recognize The Eldon Inn for its 
100 years of service to the community, its renowned reputation, and 
future achievements to come. May the community of Roaring Spring always 
have such a force of good in its backyard.

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