John Hansen: “Mr. Speaker, H.R. 261, introduced by the gentlewoman from Virginia (Mrs. Jo Ann Davis), would recognize the historical…”

“Mr. Speaker, H.R. 261, introduced by the gentlewoman from Virginia (Mrs. Jo Ann Davis), would recognize the historical significance of the Aquia sandstone quarries of Government Island in Stafford County, Virginia, for their contribution for the construction of our Nation's Capital city. The stone, selected by our first President, George Washington, was used to build the Capitol, the White House, and numerous other Federal buildings in the District of Columbia. This stone was wisely selected by our first President in an effort to ensure that this Nation's Capital would be every bit as elegant and stately as the capital cities of Europe. The resolution also recognized the great efforts of the residents of Stafford County to protect Government Island and to safeguard the history surrounding this important contribution to our Nation's Capital. I commend my colleague, the gentlewoman from Virginia (Mrs. Jo Ann Davis), for her excellent efforts in introducing this legislation. I urge my colleagues to support its passage.”