[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 75 (Thursday, June 15, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1032]
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                  COMMEMORATING CHESTERFIELD MISSOURI

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                          HON. JAMES M. TALENT

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 15, 2000

  Mr. TALENT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the city of 
Chesterfield, Missouri which celebrated its birthday on the 1st of 
June.
  Throughout its 400-year history, the area of Chesterfield, Missouri 
has cultivated a deep tradition and distinguished itself as one of St. 
Louis County's fastest growing communities. Chesterfield's most famous 
citizen, Frederick Bates, settled there in 1819 and served as Secretary 
of the new territory. This area remained a collection of rural 
communities influenced by German settlers throughout the 19th century 
and for most of the 20th century. In the 1960's, Chesterfield began 
aggressive development that paved the way to the prosperous city it is 
today. The city officially incorporated in 1988 and its economy and 
community continues to thrive.
  Mr. Speaker, as a resident of Chesterfield, it gives me great 
pleasure to recognize this outstanding city and its citizens for their 
contributions in making our community a great place to live, work, and 
raise a family.
  I would like to wish the city of Chesterfield a happy birthday and 
hope for the area's continued success in the new century.

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