[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 123 (Tuesday, September 14, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1585]
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 RECOGNIZING EDWARDSVILLE, ILLINOIS, AS ONE OF THE TEN BEST TOWNS FOR 
                                FAMILIES

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 14, 2010

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Edwardsville, 
Illinois. The city was recently declared by Family Circle magazine as 
one of our nation's ten best towns for families.
  Edwardsville was praised by Family Circle for meeting the magazine's 
criteria of having ``affordable housing, good neighbors, green spaces, 
strong public school systems and giving spirits.'' It should also be 
noted that Edwardsville is the only city in Illinois that appeared on 
Family Circle's list.
  Edwardsville has developed substantially since its humble beginnings 
in 1805 with just a single log cabin into a thriving community. Today, 
Edwardsville is home to 46 acres of wildlife preserve, numerous parks, 
and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. It is also the location 
for some of the areas largest construction companies including: Dean 
and Sons Construction, Phelps Construction and Thiems Construction.
  I would like to join my colleagues in recognizing the city of 
Edwardsville as it is recognized for its many accomplishments. 
Edwardsville has proven to be an excellent educational, economic and 
family community that deserves any honor bestowed upon it.

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