[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7843]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CHARLESTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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                            HON. JIM GERLACH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, June 3, 2013

  Mr. GERLACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 
Charlestown Historical Society on the occasion of its 40th anniversary.
  The Charlestown Historical Society was founded in 1973 at the home of 
Ms. Betty Stonorov to discover and maintain the rich historical 
heritage of Charlestown Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. The 
Society currently boasts over 160 members and is led by President John 
W. Pittock, who has served in that capacity since 2007. The Society 
meets at the historic Wisner-Rapp House, which was built in 1835 by 
Revolutionary War soldier Jacob Wisner.
  The Charlestown Historical Society has supported the preservation, 
repair and stabilization of the Woolen Mill, which was established in 
1725 and acquired by the Township in 2002. In 2011, the Society 
published a book entitled ``Historical Sketches of Charlestown'' which 
highlighted the historical roots of the Township. This book contains 
the original manuscript written in 1943 by resident Harman D. Rees and 
includes additional sketches and art by Charlestown Historical Society 
members and Township residents.
  Mr. Speaker, in honor of its 40th anniversary, I ask that my 
colleagues join me today in recognizing the Charlestown Historical 
Society, Chester County, Pennsylvania, for its contributions to 
exploring and maintaining the rich historical heritage of Charlestown 
Township.

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