[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 9483-9484]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   A PROCLAMATION HONORING THE TOWN OF FREEPORT, OHIO, ON THE 200TH 
                      ANNIVERSARY OF ITS FOUNDING

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                         HON. ZACHARY T. SPACE

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 26, 2010

  Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker,
  Whereas, William Melton oversaw the founding of Freeport, Ohio in 
Tuscarawas County on March 7, 1810; and

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  Whereas, the earliest settlers included Daniel Easley, John Reed, 
Jonathan Grewell, Jacob Snyder, Aaron Ruble, Barnabas McNamee, and John 
Grubb; and
  Whereas, Freeport, on the banks of the Stillwater River, served as a 
friendly port for those brave and adventurous enough to traverse the 
wilderness; and
  Whereas, Freeport was founded on the values of community and service 
and has remained so for its 200 years; and
  Whereas, the town of Freeport has been and will continue to be a 
shining example of welcoming hospitality for travelers and commitment 
to community and service for residents; and
  Whereas, the official town charter dates back to June 3, 1834; now, 
therefore, be it
  Resolved, That along with friends, family, and residents of Freeport, 
as well as the entire 18th Congressional District, I congratulate the 
town of Freeport on its 200th Anniversary.

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