[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 6]
[House]
[Page 8306]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              200TH ANNIVERSARY OF MILLBURY, MASSACHUSETTS

  (Mr. McGOVERN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the town of 
Millbury, Massachusetts, on their 200th anniversary.
  Millbury has grown tremendously since its inception in 1813 as a 
small New England mill town. To celebrate their bicentennial, the 
people of Millbury have come together to facilitate a series of 
community events to honor this historic day.
  Millbury's rich history can be traced back to the 18th century when 
John Singletary built the oldest continuously running mill in the 
United States. The historic Blackstone River powered the mill and 
helped propel the town into the Industrial Revolution as a leading 
textile producer.
  Millbury's significance is further demonstrated as the historic 
childhood summer home of President William Howard Taft. President Taft 
even celebrated alongside of residents as they rang in their first 100 
years.
  Continuing with tradition, Millbury celebrated this occasion with a 
period ball and is looking forward to the parade this weekend.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the town of Millbury on their 200th 
anniversary. May this great American town continue to celebrate its 
rich history for years and years and years to come.

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