[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 12757-12758]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            CELEBRATING THE 150TH ANNIVERSAY OF SUGAR NOTCH

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                           HON. LOU BARLETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 25, 2017

  Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, it is a great honor for me to join the 
residents of Sugar Notch, Pennsylvania in celebrating the borough's 
150th Anniversary.

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  The last 150 years have proven transformative for the borough, 
demonstrating its vitality and strong sense of community. Originally a 
part of Hanover Township, Sugar Notch first began to develop its 
independent identity when its early pioneers constructed log homes and 
harvested maple syrup from local forests. On April 3rd of 1867, Sugar 
Notch officially became a borough, home to 53 households and a large 
boarding house. From there, it carved out its place in Luzerne County 
and in the Commonwealth's history. The construction of railroads helped 
bring a thriving coal industry to the borough. Several small businesses 
and schools quickly followed, and, by 1870, Sugar Notch's original 
population had more than doubled.
  Over the years, the Sugar Notch community grew and thrived. It 
contributed not just to Pennsylvania, but also to the entire nation, 
sending many soldiers to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. In 1948, the 
borough displayed its dedication to its servicemembers by erecting a 
memorial bearing the names of local war heroes. It was the first 
memorial in the U.S. to honor the late President Franklin D. Roosevelt, 
and the unveiling of the memorial drew more than 4,000 attendees, as 
well as former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt.
  This year, the borough of Sugar Notch celebrates its 150th 
Anniversary, recognizing its long record of history and service. The 
event will be marked by a reenactment of the dedication of the FDR 
Memorial, and the publication of a commemorative booklet that will no 
doubt pass on the borough's story to future generations. I am honored 
to represent Sugar Notch, Pennsylvania and take great pride in the 
borough's history, success, and sense of community.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing the borough of Sugar 
Notch's 150th Anniversary.

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