[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 21, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E597]
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                 TRIBUTE TO THE CITY OF TROY, ILLINOIS

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 20, 2007

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the City of Troy, 
Illinois, on its 150th anniversary.
  The City of Troy first began in 1819 as a ten acre spread of land in 
southern Illinois and soon became the first stagecoach stop for 
travelers to and from St. Louis. By 1850 the City of Troy became a 
story of success, and Troy became legally recognized as a town in 1857.
  By 1978, Troy became the third fastest growing area in the United 
States and still continues to prosper.
  I am pleased to congratulate Troy on its 150 years of 
accomplishments.

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