IN RECOGNITION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GREAT LOCOMOTIVE CHASE FESTIVAL IN THE CITY OF ADAIRSVILLE, GEORGIA

On 2018-10-05, Representative Barry Loudermilk (R-GA-11) delivered a floor speech titled "IN RECOGNITION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GREAT LOCOMOTIVE CHASE FESTIVAL IN THE CITY OF ADAIRSVILLE, GEORGIA" in the House. The speech addressed taxes.

IN RECOGNITION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GREAT LOCOMOTIVE CHASE FESTIVAL IN THE CITY OF ADAIRSVILLE, GEORGIA

Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 166 (Friday, October 5, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 166 (Friday, October 5, 2018)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1375] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] IN RECOGNITION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GREAT LOCOMOTIVE CHASE FESTIVAL IN THE CITY OF ADAIRSVILLE, GEORGIA ______ HON. BARRY LOUDERMILK of georgia in the house of representatives Friday, October 5, 2018 Mr. LOUDERMILK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 50th Anniversary of the Great Locomotive Chase Festival in the city of Adairsville, Georgia. In 1968, Marion Lacey, principal of Adairsville High School wanted to host a Festival in the fall for students and members of the community to come together. Two years later, the festival was moved to the downtown Adairsville area, and was renamed the Great Locomotive Chase Festival to commemorate the event during the Civil War when ``the Texas'' pursued ``the General'' for eighty-seven miles, passing through the city of Adairsville. This longstanding Adairsville tradition is the 2nd oldest festival in the state of Georgia, and hosts over 30,000 people during the three-day event. The parade, pageants, live entertainment, rides, a wide selection of southern fare, and fireworks, offers something for every member of the community. The 50th anniversary GLCF will be held this year on October 5-7. On behalf of Georgia's 11th Congressional District, I recognize the City of Adairsville, the Mayor, and the City Council on this 50th anniversary of the Great Locomotive Chase Festival. ____________________