[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 68 (Friday, May 20, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1040]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CITY OF 
                              TRENTON, IL

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 19, 2005

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 150th 
Anniversary of the establishment of the City of Trenton.
  This past weekend, the City of Trenton celebrated the establishment 
of their city. In 1818, William Lewis and his brother-in-law, A.W. 
Casad of Trenton, New Jersey located Lewis' farm at the location where 
the city now stands. A few years later, in 1825, the first church 
congregated with others soon to follow.
  In 1853 the area found itself in need of a Post Office, which was 
given the name of Trenton. On May 14, 1855, Trenton, Illinois was 
established. Less than a year later, on February 16, 1856, the Villiage 
of Trenton was chartered with Joseph Hanke as the first Mayor. A little 
over 30 years later, on September 20, 1887, Trenton was incorporated as 
a City.
  In 1955, the year of its centennial, with a population of 1,400, the 
City of Trenton was given the nickname, the ``Friendly City'', and went 
on, in 2003, to receive the Governor's Hometown Award.
  Today, the City of Trenton has grown to a city of 2,700 citizens 
under the current Mayor, Robert Louis Koentz.
  Here's to the City of Trenton and all who reside there.

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