[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 77 (Thursday, June 15, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1163]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      IN CELEBRATION OF THE CITY OF WEST ALLIS' 100TH ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. GWEN MOORE

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 15, 2006

  Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in celebration of 
the 100th anniversary celebration of the City of West Allis. I am proud 
to serve this community, a portion of which lies within the Fourth 
Congressional District. Happy 100th Birthday to this remarkable 
community!
  The City of West Allis was incorporated in 1906, but this vibrant 
community's roots go back much further. In the 1820s and 1830s, 
prominent visitors to the Honey Creek area, now the heart of West 
Allis, were impressed with its dense woods and abundance of fresh water 
springs. Settlement proceeded and by 1860, Honey Creek boasted a 
school, blacksmith shop, post office and chapel that served Baptist and 
Episcopalian worshippers. In 1891, the Wisconsin State Agricultural 
Society purchased the land that is now home to the State Fairgrounds, 
and by 1894, the Milwaukee Street Car Company had extended 
transportation routes to this destination. The Allis Company moved from 
the heart of Milwaukee to West Allis in 1900, fueling the engines of 
economic growth and development. Throughout its history, West Allis has 
been known for its strong community, numerous recreational amenities, 
and the work ethic that underlies its industrial economy.
  With the decline of the regional manufacturing economy, West Allis 
has undergone fundamental changes. It is a testament to the strength of 
this community and its visionary leadership that urban redevelopment 
initiatives have brought new economic benefits without compromising the 
community spirit that characterizes West Allis. The award-winning 
redevelopment of the Allis-Chalmers campus, for example, has preserved 
the structures of West Allis' industrial history while creating an 
exciting and unique office park that has rapidly attracted new tenants 
to the area. The bike path, currently under construction, serves as a 
reminder that early settlers were attracted by the beautiful natural 
landscape. The farmers' market, due to open this year, promises to 
further strengthen residents' ties to the community.
  I am proud to represent the community of West Allis, congratulate it 
on 100 remarkable years, and look forward to continuing to work with 
its leaders and residents as its revitalization continues.

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