[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 14 (Thursday, February 10, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E210]
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                 TRIBUTE TO THE CITY OF WARRENSBURG, MO

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 10, 2005

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, let me take this opportunity to 
congratulate and pay tribute to the city of Warrensburg, Missouri, 
which will celebrate its 150th birthday this year.
  Warrensburg, Missouri, was incorporated as a town in 1855, after 
being settled by local farmers and a blacksmith named Martin Warren. 
Mr. Warren had a blacksmith shop which served as an informal gathering 
place for the local farmers. Mr. Warren's shop was named the county 
seat of the newly created County of Johnson. The township was named 
Warren's Burg, in honor of the blacksmith.
  Warrensburg citizens have many reasons to be proud of their city. One 
of these reasons is the city's excellent school system. With an 
enrollment of 3,200 students, the district is accredited with 
Distinction in Performance by the Missouri State Board of Education. 
Also, the city is home to Central Missouri State University, which has 
provided fine post secondary education for more than 130 years.
  Warrensburg also is home to many prominent businesses and 
organizations. EnerSys, GE Transportation Systems, Swisher Mower, Sigma 
Tau Gamma Fraternity world headquarters and Carlyle Van Lines have all 
thrived in the city, and there are countless other businesses--small 
and large--that contribute to the economic well being of Warrensburg.
  Mr. Speaker, I wish to extend my congratulations to the citizens of 
Warrensburg, Missouri, for this outstanding accomplishment. I know all 
the Members of Congress will join me in paying tribute to a great 
American city.

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