[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 161 (Tuesday, October 25, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1929]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          RECOGNIZING FRISCO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 25, 2011

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 20th 
anniversary of the establishment of the Frisco Economic Development 
Corporation. Since their establishment in 1991 the Frisco EDC has 
recruited over 200 companies to the Frisco area which has resulted in 
over 24,000 jobs and over $2.8 billion in capital investments. This is 
creating an environment ripe for opportunity in the Frisco community 
and the surrounding areas.
  The work done by the Frisco EDC has caused the city of Frisco to be 
one of the fastest growing areas in the nation. The population has 
grown over 210 percent since 2000. The Frisco EDC is not only helping 
to bring in quality new jobs of all levels to the community, but they 
are also raising the standard of living for the residents of Frisco. 
The Frisco EDC is doing this by cultivating entrepreneurship and 
creating an innovative atmosphere that makes Frisco an attractive place 
to live, work, play, and grow. I know that they will continue to bring 
diverse new businesses and responsible economic development to Frisco 
in the years to come.
  This anniversary is a wonderful opportunity for us to celebrate the 
Frisco EDC and its members for all that they have done for the Frisco 
community and its surrounding areas. I am proud to recognize the Frisco 
EDC on their 20th anniversary, and I know the Frisco community 
appreciates their many years of service.

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