[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8239]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           CELEBRATING THE 136TH ANNIVERSARY OF KERNERSVILLE

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                           HON. VIRGINIA FOXX

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 28, 2007

  Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the town of 
Kernersville, NC, which will celebrate its 136th anniversary this 
Saturday, March 31.
  Kernersville is a town with a rich heritage dating back hundreds of 
years. Known as Kerner's Crossroads in the mid-1800s, the town of 
Kernersville was officially incorporated on March 31, 1871. It had a 
small but respectable population of 147. Today, about 20,000 call 
Kernersville their home in the heart of North Carolina's Triad region.
  The town has experienced dramatic growth in recent years as it 
transitions from what was once a rural community to a town making its 
mark in the economically vibrant Triad area. In the midst of this 
transition, Kernersville has worked to preserve its unique small-town 
character and historic architecture.
  One of the most notable relics of Kernersville's historic flavor is 
an exceptional home called Korner's Folly. Some people have called it 
the strangest house ever built. Others have said it looks more like a 
small castle straight from the heart of Germany than a home built in 
the heart of North Carolina. But regardless, today it is a historic 
museum and serves to illustrate the unique place Kernersville holds in 
the Triad region.
  I applaud the vision of Kernersville's citizens to pursue commonsense 
growth policies without sacrificing the essence of what makes 
Kernersville Kernersville. Their efforts will ensure that this great 
town celebrates many more anniversaries, each one a tribute to an 
attractive community that offers a small town atmosphere with the 
benefits of a community nestled in the Triad.

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