[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 18 (Thursday, February 12, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E174]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            IN RECOGNITION OF DEERFIELD BEACH FOUNDERS' DAYS

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                         HON. E. CLAY SHAW, JR.

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 11, 2004

  Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the great city 
of Deerfield Beach, in Florida's 22nd Congressional District. All 
Floridians can be proud of the rich history and cultural contributions 
Broward County's northernmost city has made over the past 77 years.
  Today, visitors from around the world travel to Deerfield Beach for 
some of the most pristine beaches in the state of Florida. In fact, the 
City was awarded the Blue Wave award as a premier tourist destination 
in the year 2000. When travelers visit our fine city, they will find 
not only exceptional beaches and natural beauty, they can also enjoy 
any one of our four sites on the National Register of Historic Places: 
the 1920 Old School House, the 1923 James D. and Alice Butler House 
(now the Butler House Museum), the 1926 Deerfield School (now Deerfield 
Beach Elementary School), and the 1926 Seaboard Coastline Railway 
Station (now the Tri-Rail Station). Deerfield Beach also has beautiful, 
well-maintained parks, boat ramps, tennis courts, and playgrounds.
  For all of these reasons and more, many people chose to call 
Deerfield Beach home. The city has grown to almost 65,000 residents who 
make their living in one of the more than 5,000 businesses ranging from 
small ``mom & pop'' retailers, to major nationwide corporations.
  The city has indeed seen phenomenal growth and prosperity mark the 
last few years and as such, I would like to extend my congratulations 
and support to The Honorable Albert Capellini, Mayor of Deerfield 
Beach. Mr. Speaker, may everyone who participates in the 57th Annual 
Founders' Days Festival of Deerfield Beach enjoy all this wonderful 
city by the sea has to offer.

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