[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 144 (Monday, September 26, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1723]
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  HONORING THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CITY OF HYATTSVILLE, MARYLAND

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                          HON. STENY H. HOYER

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 26, 2011

  Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the city of 
Hyattsville, Maryland, as it celebrates its 125th anniversary. 
Throughout its long and rich history, the growing population of the 
city of Hyattsville has seen advances in education, industry, as well 
as preservation, illustrating the important role the city and its 
citizens have played in the economic and historic nature of our region.
  Before its founding, the area was a pivotal settlement in the 
development of the region due to the area's waterways and American 
Indian trails. In the early 1700s European settlers had begun making 
land purchases in the region and in March of 1885, Christopher Clark 
Hyatt became the first landowner in the district which was later 
designated Hyattsville in his honor. Although its name was unofficial, 
Hyattsville became a distinguished community due to its proximity to 
railroad tracks and telegraph lines, and quickly established itself as 
a celebrated city among its year-round residents. Due to easy access to 
the Anacostia River and Victorian mansions, Hyattsville also held a 
reputation as a summer residence for those living nearby. In April of 
1886, the Act of Incorporation of the City of Hyattsville was enacted, 
and since then Hyattsville, Maryland, has been transformed into a 
thriving suburb of Washington, DC.
  Hyattsville has certainly progressed throughout its 125 years, yet 
still maintains its historic magnetism. Existing inside of the Capital 
Beltway, Hyattsville provides its residents easy access to Washington, 
DC, and still utilizes its long-standing railroads with Metro access 
and light rail service. Contemporary town homes, apartments, and 
condominiums have blossomed throughout the recent history of 
Hyattsville, while its Historic District maintains structures that 
exhibit late-19th and early-20th century style. Although new shopping 
centers like University Town Center and The Mall at Prince Georges 
provide modernized entertainment and employment opportunity, 
revitalization of businesses in downtown Hyattsville allow conservation 
of the city's 125 year history.
  It is my honor to recognize and congratulate the city of Hyattsville, 
Maryland, and its residents on its 125th Anniversary and acknowledge 
its many achievements.

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