[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 86 (Wednesday, June 28, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1303]
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            TRIBUTE TO THE COMMUNITY OF McFARLAND, WISCONSIN

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                           HON. TAMMY BALDWIN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 28, 2006

  Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to announce that on July 2, 
2006, the community of McFarland, Wisconsin, will celebrate its 150th 
anniversary. Since its founding in 1856, this lakeside community has 
seen tremendous growth, but has maintained the beauty and hospitality 
characterized by the village founders
  Located just a few minutes southeast of Madison, the Village of 
McFarland boasts a thriving business community and commerce park, 
numerous service clubs and organizations, and excellent recreational 
facilities. The sizable volunter fire and EMS departments and the 
outstanding new library demonstrate the residents' dedication to 
service and development of their community.
  This community bond stretches from generation to generation. 
McFarland High School has a tradition of excellence and the community 
regularly comes together to cheer for the McFarland Spartans.
  Lake Waubesa, McFarland's most famous natural landmark, serves as a 
center to many outdoor activities. As the symbolic heart of the 
village, shops and restaurants surround it, providing a picturesque 
backdrop of McFarland daily life since the time of its founder, William 
McFarland.
  In genuine McFarland fashion, the residents will be celebrating the 
community's sesquicentennial on Sunday, July 2 with a festival 
featuring an array of local foods, train rides, and the singing of the 
village anthem, ``On, McFarland!'' A ceremonial cutting of the village 
birthday cake to honor William McFarland and his descendants and to 
celebrate the community's 150-year milestone will also mark this 
landmark achievement in McFarland's history.
  It is with great pride that I serve and represent the people of 
McFarland, Wisconsin, and I extend my deepest congratulations to them.

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