[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 126 (Thursday, August 2, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1691]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE CITY OF MIDDLETON, WISCONSIN AS THE ``BEST PLACE TO LIVE 
                                 2007''

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                           HON. TAMMY BALDWIN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, August 1, 2007

  Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the City of 
Middleton as the ``Best Place to Live 2007,'' a title presented by 
Money Magazine that mirrors the thriving civic, commercial, 
residential, and natural centers of the community.
  Middleton, Wisconsin, the ``Good Neighbor City,'' is deserving of 
this honor as a reflection of the vibrant community it has become since 
its founding in 1856. The furtrading post that was opened in 1832 by 
the area's first carpenter, Michael St. Cyr, along with the arrival of 
the railroad in 1856 and the train depot, Middleton Station, that 
followed, served as town hubs that encouraged neighborhood growth and 
subsequent business prosperity.
  Today, as a testament of this award, Middleton is flourishing. While 
Middleton residents still treasure the historic structures of the past, 
such as the Old Stamm House, a former station on The Underground 
Railroad, they also are looking forward. At present Middleton is the 
corporate headquarters for American Girl, Capital Brewery, Electronic 
Theatre Controls, ETC, and Springs Window Fashions, LLC.
  There exist numerous elements that are keys to the community's 
success, including the Middleton-Cross Plains area school district and 
its high level of academic and cocurricular achievements; an 
outstanding performing arts center; 25 percent of land mass designated 
as ``green space;'' the home of Middleton Hills, the first ``new 
urbanism'' subdivision of the Midwest; a regional employment center; 
and superb public amenities, including a nationally recognized library, 
a nationally-accredited senior center, a historical museum, and 
abundant parks, to name a few.
  As the ``Best Place to Live 2007,'' the City of Middleton has much 
for which it should be proud. I look forward to watching the community 
as it continues to grow and builds upon the strong foundation that its 
residents, businesses, and employees have created for themselves.

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