[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 130 (Friday, September 27, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1389]
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                 CONGRATULATING THE CITY OF GALENA, IL

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 27, 2013

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Galena, 
Illinois, for earning a place on the Executive Travel Magazine's list, 
America's Best Small Towns.
   On a recent visit to Galena, I met with local small business owners 
who are all very proud of the town's history, a pride I share with 
them. With over 85 percent of the town's buildings designated as 
National Register of Historic Places and the general awe that the 
area's beautiful landscape inspires, it is clear why Galena deserves to 
be labeled as a great American town. I always enjoy visiting Galena and 
look forward to many trips to come.
   It is important that all of our communities across Illinois continue 
to highlight why they are great places to live, work and raise a 
family. As always, I am proud to serve all the hard-working people of 
the 17th Congressional District of Illinois, and I look forward to 
communities across my region continuing to receive many well-deserved 
awards.

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