[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 15 (Wednesday, February 2, 2011)]
[Senate]
[Pages S486-S487]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




SENATE RESOLUTION 38--CONGRATULATING BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA, ON ITS 
                           100TH ANNIVERSARY.

  Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself and Mr. Franken) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                               S. Res. 38

       Whereas February 5, 2011, marks the 100th anniversary of 
     the establishment of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota;

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       Whereas in the summer of 1852, individuals came to Brooklyn 
     Center and cleared rich, tillable land to farm and build 
     homes;
       Whereas those industrious individuals quickly transformed 
     Brooklyn Center into a prosperous farming community, where 
     Minnesotans grew and gathered harvests that fed countless 
     families throughout the region;
       Whereas Brooklyn Center was incorporated as a village in 
     1911, became a city in 1967, and continues to be a community 
     where all residents can feel proud to live, work, and raise 
     their families;
       Whereas Brooklyn Center has successfully balanced economic 
     growth and business development with an enduring focus on 
     family values and small town charm;
       Whereas, as of the date of agreement to this resolution, 
     Brooklyn Center boasts 522 acres of parks and nature centers, 
     a first-rate education system, quality health care options, 
     accessible transportation, and the historic Earle Brown 
     Heritage Center; and
       Whereas Brooklyn Center is a city with a proud history and 
     a strong place in the heritage of the State of Minnesota and 
     the United States: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) congratulates Brooklyn Center, Minnesota on its 100th 
     anniversary; and
       (2) commends the Minnesotans who have made Brooklyn Center, 
     Minnesota ``A Great Place to Start and a Great Place to 
     Stay''.

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