[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 39 (Thursday, March 2, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E495]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


           TRIBUTE TO THE CENTENNIAL COMMUNITY OF FRASER, MI

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 2, 1995
  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, this coming Sunday, March 5, 1995, the 
people of the city of Fraser, MI, are celebrating the centennial of the 
city's incorporation. The Village of Fraser was incorporated on that 
day in 1895.
  One hundred and thirty-seven years ago, in 1858, Alexander James 
Fraser saw an opportunity to establish a village when he learned that 
the Chicago, Detroit, and Grand Trunk Railroad Co., was planning to 
build a railroad line between Detroit and Port Huron. Since it was 
common practice to build a station approximately every 10 miles, Fraser 
purchased 80 acres and was successful in persuading the railroad to 
build a depot on his land. The Fraser Depot and the surrounding land 
became known as the Village of Fraser. Although the depot became a 
center for transportation and communication, Fraser's hopes of building 
a thriving subdivision were not successful in his lifetime.
  The community surrounding Fraser's Depot had became a booming 
business district by 1895. It has continued to grow and Fraser's 80-
acre village is now 4 square miles. This thriving suburban community is 
home to nearly 14,000 people and although it is considered a 
residential suburb of Detroit, Fraser continues to be home to many 
successful businesses.
  The members of the Fraser Historical Commission are proud of their 
community and are planning at least one event each month during this 
centennial year to celebrate the anniversary. I am proud to have the 
privilege of representing the people of Fraser and wish them success 
with each event.
  As I said, the city is marking its year long centennial celebration 
with a birthday party this Sunday. I am looking forward to attending 
and ask that my colleagues join me in wishing a happy 100th birthday to 
the city of Fraser. May the next 100 years continue to be prosperous.


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