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Tribute to Saxton, Pennsylvania as it Celebrates its 150th Birthday

Date: July 7, 2004
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Business and Consumers Arts, Entertainment, and History


TRIBUTE TO SAXTON, PENNSYLVANIA AS IT CELEBRATES ITS 150TH BIRTHDAY -- (Extensions of Remarks - July 07, 2004)

SPEECH OF HON. BILL SHUSTER OF PENNSYLVANIA
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 2004

Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate Saxton, Pennsylvania as it celebrates its 150th Birthday. As the largest community in the Broad Top Mountain region of South Central Pennsylvania, the town's emphasis on energy production has made it an instrumental factor in securing the scientific success of America.

In the last one hundred and fifty years industrialization has dictated the progression of this land. The vast opportunities for employment in coal mining, iron production, and railroad construction throughout the nineteenth century attracted an eclectic group of workers, who worked diligently to build the Huntingdon and Broad Top Mountain Railroad and the East Broad Top Mountain Railroad. Proving instrumental in transporting natural resources to keep the communities flourishing, the railroads served the area for one hundred years. Within the last fifty years, Saxton has displayed its versatility, making the transition from the old industries to a community reliant on tourism, logging and manufacturing.
Throughout its history, Saxton has continually been a critical asset to Pennsylvania. It not only contributed to the industrial advances that became vital to the region, but as the home of the Saxton Nuclear Experimental Corp., the town pioneered many experiments from which the people of the United States have profited.

Since its founding, the citizens of Saxton have remained loyal and committed to industry-the very roots upon which this community was founded. The rich history that has been told through the sweat and tears of Saxton's past inhabitants parallels the history of our nation. As you immerse yourselves in this celebration of Saxton's 150th Birthday, you are learning about the people and the events that formed the very foundation of the United States of America.

Happy Birthday Saxton, and best wishes for many more.

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