[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 114 (Tuesday, September 21, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1664]
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                    HONORING THE CITY OF WALLED LAKE

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                       HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 21, 2004

  Mr. McCOTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge and honor the 
City of Walled Lake, Michigan on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. 
Founded on December 7, 1954 the beautiful City of Walled Lake is noted 
for its bustling community of some 7,000 residents enveloped by a 
country atmosphere. The City of Walled Lake's caring citizens, diligent 
community leaders, superior schools, vibrant economy, and proud 
heritage constitute an exceptional civic life for its citizens.
  The City of Walled Lake's rich history dates back to 1830, when two 
men by the names of King and Prentice established a trading post for 
Native Americans on the lake's eastern shore. Soon, in 1838 a general 
store to be established here William R. Adams; and in 1834, Ms. Fanny 
Tuttle taught in the first log cabin school.
  The twentieth century saw the city serve as home to the Walled Lake 
Amusement Park, the abode of the Flying Dragon, the Pretzel, the Tilt-
a-Wheel, the Rocket Ride, as well as the Walled Lake Casino where all 
of the name bands played--Red Nichols and the Dorsey Brothers, Les 
Brown, Harry James, Vaughn Monroe, Lawrence Welk, and Chuck Berry. 
Today, the City of Walled Lake has truly created a blend of old time 
charm with new and continued growth for its residents and its business 
community.
  Mr. Speaker, today I ask you and my esteemed colleagues to please 
join me in congratulating the citizens of the City of Walled Lake on 
their very special anniversary.

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