[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 127 (Monday, September 22, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1816]
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     COMMEMORATING THE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY OF THE CITY OF WEST MIAMI

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                        HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 22, 1997

  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, a city in my congressional district, 
West Miami, FL is celebrating its golden anniversary. From its humble 
beginnings 50 years ago, West Miami has blossomed into a diverse city 
distinguished by a strong sense of family and community.
  At the time of incorporation in 1947, the town of West Miami had only 
700 inhabitants. By 1951, the town's population had risen to 6,000 
residents and consisted mostly of married couples averaging 30 years of 
age and it also included a small number of senior citizens.
  I am proud to represent a city in my district where a sense of giving 
back to the community through outreach programs and community service 
is a core component to the city's success.
  I would like to recognize all of the citizens of the city of West 
Miami and their mayor, Ms. Rebecca Sosa, the city's first female Cuban-
American mayor, for their ongoing and continuing love and pride for 
their cherished city. May this 50th anniversary be one of hope and 
promise and may the little big town continue to serve as a model for 
all cities in the next millennium.

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