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CELEBRATING THE 300TH ANNIVERSARY OF PRAIRIE DU ROCHER, ILLINOIS
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HON. MIKE BOST
of illinois
in the house of representatives
Monday, July 11, 2022
Mr. BOST. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 300th anniversary of Prairie du Rocher, Illinois.
Three centuries ago, French settlers established roots along the Mississippi River, where an open prairie stretched from near the river's edge to tall limestone bluffs.
They called the settlement Prairie du Rocher--``Prairie of the Rock.'' It once represented the western boundary of the United States; and it still stands as one of the finest historical and architectural examples of French Colonial Heritage in the United States.
Here they tilled the soil and built their homes, caring for their families, their community, and their land. Traditions, celebrations, and their social fabric have held fast to this day. In its tricentennial year, Prairie du Rocher seeks to preserve the historical significance of this city. In such a fast-moving, ever-changing world, it's more important than ever that we treasure such a unique past, as it moves forward in today's world.
Madam Speaker, please join me in celebrating 300 years of Prairie du Rocher. May there be many, many more.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 113(1), Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 113(2)
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