[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 11]
[Senate]
[Page 15312]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               CELEBRATING LANCASTER'S 250TH ANNIVERSARY

 Ms. AYOTTE. Mr. President, today I wish to honor Lancaster, 
NH, which is celebrating the 250th anniversary of its founding this 
year. I am proud to join citizens across the Granite State in 
recognizing this special milestone.
  Located along the Connecticut River in New Hampshire's North Country, 
Lancaster is a gateway to the Great North Woods, Weeks State Park and 
the White Mountain National Forest.
  As Coos County's county seat, Lancaster is home to over 3,500 
residents. The town welcomes hundreds of visitors from across the 
region who come each year to enjoy its scenic beauty and vibrant 
recreational opportunities, including snowmobiling, hiking, and 
fishing. Shops line the town's bustling Main Street, and every year the 
annual Lancaster Fair, which is the premier agricultural fair in the 
region, attracts citizens from across the Granite State and beyond.
  New Hampshire's covered bridges are a unique part of our State's 
beauty, history and charm, and the town of Lancaster is home to two of 
these classic bridges. The historic Mt. Orne and Mechanic Street 
bridges span the Connecticut and Israel rivers, respectively.
  Throughout its history, Lancaster has also been home to several 
notable public servants. John Weeks represented New Hampshire in the 
U.S. Senate, where he sponsored legislation that established the White 
Mountain National Forest. He also served in President Calvin Coolidge's 
cabinet as the 48th Secretary of War. Jared W. Williams served in the 
U.S. House and Senate, and was New Hampshire's 21st governor. Chester 
Bradley Jordan was elected the 48th Governor of New Hampshire, Irving 
W. Drew served in the U.S. Senate, and Jacob Benton and Ossain Ray both 
served in the U.S. House of Representatives.
  Lancaster's citizens have contributed much to the life and spirit of 
the State of New Hampshire. I am delighted to congratulate all 
Lancaster residents--past and present--as they celebrate this historic 
occasion.

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