[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 19]
[House]
[Page 26430]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    CONGRATULATING NEVADA ON THE 145TH ANNIVERSARY OF ITS STATEHOOD

  (Ms. TITUS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. TITUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Nevada on the 
145th anniversary of its statehood.
  On October 31, 1864, President Abraham Lincoln admitted Nevada into 
the Union as the 36th State, which is an anniversary that is celebrated 
today throughout the State as Nevada Day.
  Over the past 145 years, Nevadans have exemplified their State motto: 
``All for our country.'' Their patriotism and sense of duty have made 
critical contributions to our Nation's security in times of war and 
peace. During World War II and the Cold War, Basic Magnesium Mines and 
the Nevada Test Site played key roles in United States' victories.
  Today, Nevada is a premier destination for tourists, business 
travelers, family vacationers, and outdoor enthusiasts throughout the 
United States and around the globe. They are attracted by Nevada's many 
unique features, including the fabulous Las Vegas Strip, the Hoover Dam 
and beautiful outdoor settings ranging from vibrant desert landscapes 
to grand ski slopes.
  Nevada exemplifies the independence, opportunity and pioneering 
spirit of the West. So I join my fellow Nevadans in celebrating our 
145th anniversary.

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