[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 101 (Thursday, July 1, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1275]
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                    MERCER ISLAND'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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                         HON. DAVID G. REICHERT

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 1, 2010

  Mr. REICHERT. Madam Speaker, as the representative to this House for 
the 8th District of Washington, I want to congratulate and recognize a 
city within the 8th District that is celebrating a milestone 
anniversary today.
  Mercer Island, with a population of 22,890, was incorporated on July 
5, 1960. It is an island in Lake Washington, situated a few minutes 
east of Seattle. The City is breathtaking in many areas, with wonderful 
parks, open spaces, beautiful neighborhoods, and successful schools. My 
District Office is located on Mercer Island and the merchants and 
residents of the community could not be more accommodating or welcoming 
of my staff and the various guests who visit the office. Mercer Island 
is a gem of the 8th District.
  Every August, Mercer Island has a front row seat to the extraordinary 
display put on by the Blue Angels and the boats on Lake Washington 
during the Seafair celebration; honestly, experiencing Seafair from 
Mercer Island is an experience that will not be forgotten. 
Additionally, Mercer Island's large multipurpose community center is an 
exceptionally valuable community asset and its parks provide the 
natural beauty and open space that is a hallmark of the Pacific 
Northwest.
  Many fine business, civic and community leaders call Mercer Island 
home. Many fine students attend school on the island and receive first-
class educational opportunities. Mercer Island is one-of-a-kind and I'm 
pleased to recognize its 50th anniversary of existence. To Mayor Jim 
Pearman, members of the City Council, and residents of Mercer Island, I 
say congratulations.

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