COMMEMORATING THE BOROUGH OF EBENSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA'S 200TH ANNIVERSARY

On 2025-05-01, Representative John Joyce (R-PA-13) delivered a floor speech titled "COMMEMORATING THE BOROUGH OF EBENSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA'S 200TH ANNIVERSARY" in the House.

COMMEMORATING THE BOROUGH OF EBENSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA'S 200TH ANNIVERSARY

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 73 (Thursday, May 1, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 73 (Thursday, May 1, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E376-E377] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] COMMEMORATING THE BOROUGH OF EBENSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA'S 200TH ANNIVERSARY ______ HON. JOHN JOYCE of pennsylvania in the house of representatives Thursday, May 1, 2025 Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join with residents of the Borough of Ebensburg in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, in commemorating the borough's 200th anniversary. Founded in the 1790's and incorporated decades later, Ebensburg conducted its first borough council meeting on April 27, 1825. Ebensburg was the first permanent settlement on the Allegheny Front. The town was built on lands purchased in 1796 from Dr. Benjamin Rush, who was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Within a decade, Ebensburg became the county seat. Three log houses remain from Ebensburg's pioneer period, including the Hugh Roberts Homestead, which was built in 1797. The homestead is the oldest structure in Cambria County. [[Page E377]] As one county official observed, Ebensburg is a town built not only by hands and hard work, but by faith, courage and an unshakable belief in the American spirit. As Ebensburg celebrates this significant milestone throughout the year, worthy tribute is bestowed upon the many generations of residents, business owners, community leaders and government officials who have partnered to fulfill collective goals and aspirations. On behalf of everyone in Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District, I congratulate the Borough of Ebensburg on its 200th anniversary and express fond wishes for continued growth and prosperity. ____________________