[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 26 (Thursday, February 16, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E210]
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  Mr. McNERNEY. Mr. Speaker, I today irise to ask my colleagues to join 
me in honoring the City of Dublin on the occasion of its Thirtieth 
Anniversary.
  Although Dublin is celebrating its official Thirtieth Anniversary, it 
can trace its roots back to 1772 when Spanish explorers first journeyed 
through the region. Dublin continues to preserve and embrace its 
history and cultural heritage by restoring parks and museums, hosting 
annual parades, and promoting sustainable methods to build lasting and 
vital community centers. I have enjoyed my frequent visits to Dublin, 
including attending several of the city's well-known St. Patrick's Day 
parades.
  The exemplary work and values of Dublin are gaining notice. Even 
during these tough economic times, Dublin has continued to prosper by 
attracting new businesses and developing new enterprises. In addition, 
Dublin received the honor of being named a 2011 ``All-America City'' by 
the highly-regarded National Civic League, NCL. Dublin was given this 
recognition because of its ingenuity and resourcefulness in finding 
solutions to some of its immediate challenges as well as its continued 
work to foster civic engagement among residents.
  Dublin serves as a model to the rest of the nation, and I am honored 
to represent this vibrant community. I ask my colleagues to join me in 
applauding Dublin on the occasion of its Thirtieth Anniversary.

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