[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 38 (Thursday, March 8, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E356]
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       CONGRATULATING LEAGUE CITY, TEXAS ON ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. PETE OLSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 8, 2012

  Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate League City, 
Texas on its fiftieth anniversary. For fifty years, League City has 
been a growing and influential region in the Baytown area and 
throughout Texas. Congratulations to League City for a wonderful half-
century of contributions to our great state.
  League City formally became an incorporated city on March 27, 1962. 
The city possesses a long history before that date, first settled in 
the late nineteenth century. It has made significant contributions to 
the Houston and Texas economies through its continued growth and 
success. Between the 2000 census and the 2010 census, League City 
almost doubled its population, and it also surpassed Galveston as the 
largest city in Galveston County in the early 2000s.
  Known for its talented and capable workforce, many engineers and 
scientists that work at NASA's Johnson Space Center reside in League 
City.
  The history and economic efforts of League City bring pride to our 
state. League City residents agree that it's a great place to live, 
work and raise a family. Congratulations to League City for fifty years 
of excellence and to a bright future ahead.

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