[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 75 (Tuesday, June 13, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1139]
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                  50TH ANNIVERSARY OF ANOKA CITY HALL

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                          HON. MARK R. KENNEDY

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 13, 2006

  Mr. KENNEDY of Minnesota. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
rededication of the City Hall building in Anoka, Minnesota on it 50th 
anniversary.
  This building, with its unique construction in the shape of a 
revolver, was furnished to the city as a gift from its largest 
employer, Federal Cartridge. Anoka has had a long and proud history of 
dedication and sacrifice to our country.
  Anoka rightly takes pride in its status as the first city to provide 
volunteers to the Union Army during the Civil War. These brave men 
exemplified Minnesotans' enduring commitment to freedom, and proved 
their courage during the First Minnesota Regiment's famous charge at 
the battle of Gettysburg.
  I am delighted, today, to join the city of Anoka in celebrating its 
proud history. I know this is only the beginning of what's to come.

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