[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 84 (Tuesday, June 15, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1258]
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                     TRIBUTE TO ALHAMBRA, ILLINOIS

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 15, 1999

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
join the community of Alhambra, Illinois in celebrating its 150th 
birthday. A celebration of the sesquicentennial is being held June 18 
through 20.
  The history of the community will come to life with the festivities. 
Co-chairpersons Deb Reckman and Joe Dauderman invite the public to join 
in on the weekend of activities to celebrate the long, colorful history 
of the town.
  I commend the citizens of Alhambra for celebrating their rich history 
and ancestor heritage during this celebration. It is important to 
remember pioneer families such as those of James Farris, Robert 
Aldrich, William Hoxsey and Wiliam Pitman whom first rode across 
Illinois to settle along Silver Creek. These festivities will help the 
citizens of today gain a greater understanding and respect for their 
city's past.
  The Alhambra banners say ``Moving Forward Into the Next Century.'' I 
as well as community of Alhambra are looking forward to that to seeing 
Alhambra continue on its path into the next century and wish them the 
best of luck in achieving great things.

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