[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 189 (Monday, December 14, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2995]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       RECOGNIZING THE VILLAGE OF ROUND LAKE'S 100TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. MELISSA L. BEAN

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 14, 2009

  Ms. BEAN. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize Round Lake, a village in 
my district celebrating a milestone anniversary this year. This 
community has made a unique contribution to district I represent, and 
to the State of Illinois.
  The Village of Round Lake is celebrating its 100th anniversary. In 
the 1890s, when officials of the Chicago, Milwaukee, & St. Paul 
Railroad announced an extension of the Milwaukee-Chicago line, 
landowners near Hainesville, IL knew a railroad station would increase 
property values. One such resident, Amarias White, offered the railroad 
free land in exchange for a station. White succeeded and Round Lake, 
named after the nearby lake, became the area station. In 1909, the 
village incorporated with White as the first village president. Through 
the beginning of the 20th Century, Round Lake's population remained 
predominately agricultural and the lake acted as a summer retreat for 
Chicago residents. Today, Round Lake continues to develop as a suburban 
community.
  Madam Speaker, the Village of Round Lake is unique in its history and 
adds to the vibrant community of the Eighth District of Illinois. I 
thank all the past leaders of the Village of Round Lake for their 
dedication to public service; their community would not have reached 
this milestone without their hard work and commitment. I congratulate 
Round Lake for reaching their 100th anniversary and I wish them 
continued success in the future.

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