[Congressional Bills 112th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 205 Introduced in House (IH)]

112th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 205

Congratulating the Town of Palm Beach and its citizens on its 100 year 
                              anniversary.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 5, 2011

 Mr. West (for himself, Mr. Ross of Florida, Mr. Rivera, Mr. Young of 
  Florida, Mr. Buchanan, Mr. Rooney, Mr. Hastings of Florida, and Mr. 
Diaz-Balart) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
            the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Congratulating the Town of Palm Beach and its citizens on its 100 year 
                              anniversary.

Whereas the Town of Palm Beach, Florida, will celebrate its Centennial Birthday 
        in 2011 with commemorative events, educational programs, and capital 
        projects throughout the year;
Whereas the Town of Palm Beach received its name from a shipwreck named the 
        ``Providencia'';
Whereas the ship washed ashore in January of 1878 with a load of coconuts bound 
        from Havana to Barcelona;
Whereas the Town of Palm Beach was incorporated on April 17, 1911, and soon 
        began long range plans to develop and protect the island paradise;
Whereas the Town of Palm Beach is a fully developed community, world-renowned 
        for its extraordinary beauty, quality of life, and small-town character;
Whereas the Town of Palm Beach will remain true to the inspired legacy of its 
        founders, a Mediterranean-style home of stunning architecture and 
        natural beauty, a cosmopolitan culture, and an involved citizenry 
        committed to civic and philanthropic causes and excellence in town 
        government;
Whereas the Town of Palm Beach will continue to improve the public safety 
        departments of police and fire-rescue and sustain a quality of life by 
        managing redeveloping both residential and commercial districts;
Whereas the Town of Palm Beach will continue to improve the island's 
        infrastructure by renourishing its beaches, improving storm drainage, 
        and ensuring the integrity of its roads and maintaining its excellent 
        financial health; and
Whereas the pristine beaches, entertainment centers, economic clout, 
        transportation network, and livability of the Town of Palm Beach make it 
        an ideal destination for visitors to and residents in Florida: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) congratulates the Town of Palm Beach and its citizens 
        on its 100 year anniversary; and
            (2) recognizes and appreciates the significant economic and 
        cultural impact of the Town of Palm Beach on the South Florida 
        region and the Nation as a whole.
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