[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 31, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S9308]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                              CITY CAB CO.

 Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I rise to honor City Cab Co. on its 
68th anniversary. City Cab Co. is the Nation's oldest African-American 
taxicab association.
  On July 17, 1928, a group of ambitious African-American taxi drivers 
met in Detroit to discuss the possibility of starting a nonprofit 
corporate association because they were not accepted at the major cab 
company. Two weeks later, City Cab Co. was founded with nine charter 
members. City Cab membership has grown over the last 68 years, and as 
the company has remained in the city since its inception, it has become 
closely involved with the community. City Cab has transported children 
with special needs to and from school for over 30 years free of charge. 
This year, an anniversary gala will benefit these children further with 
proceeds going to scholarship fund.
  City Cab has shown the people of Detroit what it means to be a 
supportive partner of the community. I know my Senate colleagues join 
me in congratulating City Cab Co. on its 68th anniversary.

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