Proclamation in Honor of the 225th Anniversary of the Star Democrat

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Mr. HARRIS. Mr. Speaker, I include in the Record the following Proclamation in honor of the 225th anniversary of the Star Democrat newspaper published in Easton, Maryland.

Whereas, the Star Democrat newspaper was first rolled off the press in 1799 when The Honorable John Adams was the sitting President of the United States and The Honorable George Washington was still alive and living his final year on his plantation at Mount Vernon; and

Whereas, the Star Democrat--originally the Republican Star--was a staunch supporter of Jeffersonian democracy and the ideas of The Honorable Thomas Jefferson; and

Whereas, the newspaper's original philosophy of individual liberty, local autonomy and limited central government continues to this day; and

Whereas, the Star Democrat has seen the Nation survive and live through numerous wars and conflicts with its offices twice destroyed in fires and once wrecked by a mob of vandals, while one of its editors arrested and exiled by Federal troops during the Civil War; and

Whereas, on August 21, 2024, the Star Democrat will celebrate its 225th anniversary of publication.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Andy Harris, Member of Congress, do hereby proclaim and celebrate The Star Democrat for its role and service to the Maryland community and our country on its 225th anniversary.

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