[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 95 (Friday, June 28, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1001]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 COMMEMORATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LAKEWOOD 4TH OF JULY PARADE

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                          HON. JEB HENSARLING

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 27, 2013

  Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to commemorate the 
50th anniversary of the Lakewood 4th of July Parade. On July 4, 1964, 
the Lakewood 4th of July Parade consisted of two children riding their 
bikes down the sidewalk on a block of Lakewood Boulevard. From these 
humble beginnings, the parade has expanded to become an institution of 
the Lakewood neighborhood.
   For the past 50 years, the Lakewood 4th of July Parade has worked 
hard to promote a sense of community for its residents. While the 
parade has grown tremendously over the past five decades, it remains 
true to its purpose of having a parade for the benefit of kids of all 
ages. The Lakewood 4th of July Parade is truly helping make our 
community a better place to live.
   My wife, Melissa, and our two young children enjoy participating in 
the Lakewood 4th of July Parade. The annual event is important, not 
just to those who live on the neighboring streets, but to all who come 
to Lakewood to enjoy the patriotic festivities.
   On behalf of all Lakewood residents, I would like to congratulate 
the Lakewood 4th of July Parade organizers and volunteers on their 
tremendous accomplishments and thank them for their continued valuable 
service to our community and country.

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