[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 34 (Thursday, March 16, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E386-E387]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        IN CELEBRATION OF THE CITY OF CUDAHY'S 100TH ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. GWEN MOORE

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 16, 2006

  Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, It is an honor to rise today in 
celebration of the 100th anniversary of the City of Cudahy, a community 
that I am proud to serve as part of the Fourth Congressional District. 
Happy 100th Birthday, Cudahy!
  Cudahy occupies a beautiful stretch of land that lies along the south 
shore of Lake Michigan. Settled on former Potawatomi tribal grounds, 
the City of Cudahy was incorporated in 1906, having emerged in the wake 
of Patrick Cudahy's decision to establish the Cudahy Brothers 
meatpacking plant there. Throughout the 20th century, the City of 
Cudahy contributed significantly to the development of the area's 
strong manufacturing economy, serving as home to a number of prominent 
local companies.
  Cudahy's hallmark is its strong sense of community, a testament to 
the values and work ethic of the immigrant families who served as its 
backbone. Cudahy's slogan, Generations of Pride, conveys the sense of 
connection people feel to their hometown, and it is easy to see why. 
Early city planners ensured that generations of residents would have 
access to beautiful public parks, and preserved the shoreline for 
public use. From its

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earliest days, Cudahy fostered a spirit of volunteerism and public 
involvement that is very much alive and well today. Modern-day 
community efforts--including the expansion of the local library, strong 
support for Cudahy Interfaith and Project Concern, and participation in 
a wide range of civic organizations--pay tribute to the actions of city 
founders who dedicated themselves to public service.
  With the decline of manufacturing, Cudahy is now focused on 
redevelopment and identifying new engines for growth. Local leaders 
have proposed exciting projects and the community is engaging in 
vigorous debate. I am confident that city residents will continue to 
draw on their laudable history, carrying on the legacy of the 
generations that built this community. I am delighted to recognize the 
City of Cudahy on this occasion, to congratulate its founders and 
residents on their many accomplishments, and to offer my best wishes 
for the future.

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