[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 48 (Thursday, March 25, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E497]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING CITY OF MADEIRA, OHIO

                                 ______
                                 

                           HON. JEAN SCHMIDT

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 25, 2010

  Mrs. SCHMIDT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the centennial 
anniversary of the city of Madeira. Like most of Hamilton County, 
Madeira was part of the 248,000 acres of land that comprised the 
``Symmes Purchase'' in the late 1700s.
  The growth, history, and development of the Madeira was shaped by the 
completion of a rail line extension and the opening of a freight office 
in the heart of downtown Madeira in 1866. The Marietta and Cincinnati 
Railroad named the stop after its treasurer and local landowner, John 
Madeira. This freight station still stands and is home to Choo-Choo's 
Restaurant.
  In 1910, Madeira was home to 500 residents and was incorporated as a 
village. Samuel K. Druce was the first Mayor, and the village council 
held its first meeting on August 10th of that same year.
  By 1959, the Village of Madeira had grown to 6,500 and became a city. 
It adopted a charter form of government. In 1970, Madeira doubled in 
size and filled out its current geographical boundaries when the South 
Kenwood area was annexed.
  Today, Madeira is home to more than 9,250 residents. Its vibrant 
downtown area is home to countless niche businesses, including fine 
dining and shopping. Its schools have earned an ``Excellent'' rating on 
the State Report Card for 10 consecutive years, including the highest 
ranking of ``Excellent with Distinction'' in 2009. And in 2007, the 
Madeira City School District was awarded a Silver Medal by U.S. News 
and World Report, recognizing the high school as one of the best in the 
country.
  Over the past 100 years, the city of Madeira has become one of the 
finest suburban communities in the Cincinnati region. It truly lives up 
to its motto, ``Oppidum Amicum''--friendly town. Madam Speaker, please 
join me in celebrating this historic milestone and wish the city of 
Madeira continued success.

                          ____________________