[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 56 (Tuesday, May 3, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E850]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CELEBRATING THE CITY OF TREASURE ISLAND, FLORIDA'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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                         HON. C. W. BILL YOUNG

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 3, 2005

  Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to ask my colleagues to 
join me this afternoon in celebrating the 50th anniversary of 
incorporation of the City of Treasure Island, which I have the great 
privilege to represent.
  It was at 2:32 p.m. on May 3, 1955 that the Florida State Legislature 
by a special act incorporated the towns of Sunset Beach, Boca Ciega, 
Sunset Beach, and Treasure Island into the City of Treasure Island.
  Throughout this past half-century, the city has grown into a favorite 
destination for beach goers from throughout Florida, our Nation and the 
world. Although the current population of Treasure Island is 7,500, in 
the winter months it more than doubles to accommodate the many visitors 
who want to experience its beautiful beaches; colorful sunsets; unique 
shops, restaurants and businesses. It is a great community in which to 
live, to work, and to play.
  Many individuals, volunteer organizations, and elected officials have 
made significant contributions to the development of Treasure Island 
over the past 50 years. Eight individuals have had the honor to serve 
the city as Mayor and countless others have served on the city council. 
Together, they have worked hard to maintain the small town feel for 
this jewel of Florida's Gulf Coast.
  In closing, Mr. Speaker, let me again congratulate the people of 
Treasure Island as they gather today for the reenactment of the signing 
of their charter of incorporation. It has been an honor to represent 
the city in public office for 45 of their first 50 years and to call it 
home for many of those years. Please join me in wishing the City of 
Treasure Island and its residents and visitors well as they embark on 
their next 50 years of living and working together.

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