[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 39 (Tuesday, March 31, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S2876]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              BRIDGEPORT CHARTER TOWNSHIP SESQUICENTENNIAL

 Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. President, I rise today to honor a place of 
great significance in the history of the state of Michigan. Bridgeport 
Charter Township, located in the heart of Michigan, will celebrate its 
Sesquicentennial on April 4, 1998. It was founded April 4, 1848, making 
it the oldest charter township in Michigan.
  Bridgeport Charter Township will begin the celebration of its 150th 
year on April 4, 1998 with a town hall meeting. The celebration will 
continue throughout the year with a series of events. They are 
currently trying to locate ancestors of the original township board to 
take part in the celebration.
  I want to congratulate Bridgeport Charter Township on its 
Sesquicentennial and extend my best wishes for a successful and 
enjoyable celebration.

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