[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17914]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




IN HONOR OF RICHLAND TOWNSHIP'S 175TH ANNIVERSARY AND THE FIRST ANNUAL 
                        RICHLAND COMMUNITY DAYS

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                          HON. JOHN P. MURTHA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 31, 2008

  Mr. MURTHA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge Richland 
Township in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, as it celebrates its 175th 
Anniversary and to commend the township on its first annual Richland 
Community Days.
  Madam Speaker, Richland's history dates back to the second half of 
the 18th Century when the area was still part of Bedford County. Some 
of the area's earliest settlers were the Adams family, which included 
Samuel, Rachel, and Solomon. Their legacy lives on through the various 
landmarks in the area that were named after the members of the family. 
Richland Township was officially formed in 1833 out of land from 
Conemaugh Township in the new Cambria County. The township was given 
the name of ``Richland'' because of the quality of its land.
  Over the last 175 years, Richland Township has seen tremendous 
growth, and, in the last 2 decades in particular, has transformed 
itself into a hub of commercial, educational, retail, and high-tech 
opportunities. I'm proud of these accomplishments and I look forward to 
working to ensure continued growth and a brighter future for both 
Richland and our region.
  The Richland Community Days are an extraordinary way for the citizens 
of Richland to recognize their township's history as well as to look 
forward to its future. Madam Speaker, I finish my remarks by 
congratulating Richland Township on its 175th Anniversary and to 
recognize the many volunteers who have worked hard to make the first 
annual Richland Community Days a success.

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