[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 9]
[House]
[Page 13113]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            CELEBRATING HOWARD, PENNSYLVANIA'S BICENTENNIAL

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today as a 
lifelong resident of Howard, Pennsylvania, to honor its bicentennial.
  Howard, albeit a small community of almost 700, has an extensive 
history dating back to its settlers in the late 1700s. It was 
officially formed by the Centre County Court in 1810 and named after 
English philanthropist John Howard. Howard features several historical 
structures, such as its post office built in 1828, a Methodist church 
dating back to 1843, and houses from 1810.
  In the 1820s, Howard experienced growth due to industrial interests, 
as companies such as the Howard Iron Works attracted settlers. The 
first store in Howard opened in 1829, and the town was also known for 
its Woolrich factory during the last century.
  I recently participated in the celebratory parade, which was followed 
by evening fireworks. The sense of community is great in Howard. Seeing 
residents come out and celebrating our history truly is wonderful. Our 
small size fosters a rare connection among the residents, store owners, 
and all government levels, and we are proud of this friendship.
  I hope to see Howard continue to prosper through another 200 years. 
It's a great town and a welcoming place to live.
  Congratulations to Howard and its citizens on its 200th anniversary.

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