[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 3842-3843]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   A PROCLAMATION HONORING THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF 
                           BARNESVILLE, OHIO

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                         HON. ZACHARY T. SPACE

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 11, 2008

  Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker:
  Whereas, the dedicated people of Barnesville, Ohio celebrate the 
200th anniversary of the found of Barnesville, Ohio with great joy; and
  Whereas, this occasion is a time to look back at the origins of the 
town and appreciate how much it has grown from its first days as a 
hunting and trapping community in an infant country; and
  Whereas, occasions such as these illustrate to us that love mixed 
with hard work and perseverance will stand the test of time; and

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  Whereas, it is the fond wish of this body that you will continue to 
present this town as a beacon of light in the representation of America 
and maintain your stand as a symbol to this generation that our 
strength lies in your gracious commitment in unity to stand as a model 
community; now, therefore, be it
  Resolved, That along with its friends, family, and the residents of 
the 18th Congressional District, I commend Barnesville for your hard 
work and perseverance, recognizing that all great communities come from 
great people. With great appreciation and respect, we recognize the 
tremendous impact this town has had in Ohio and in the lives of those 
people you have touched.

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