[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 28, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E844]
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    HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF SEATTLE'S FISHERMEN'S TERMINAL

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                           HON. JIM McDERMOTT

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 28, 2014

  Mr. McDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 100th 
anniversary of Seattle's Fishermen's Terminal. Originally planned to be 
a simple moorage facility, Fishermen's Terminal now proudly stands as 
home to the finest fishing fleet in the world. For over a century, 
these fishermen here have contributed immeasurably to local communities 
and have built a deserving reputation for the Pacific Northwest as 
America's source for world-class seafood.
   Since its founding in 1914, the Fishermen's Terminal has been a 
fundamental asset to the local economy. Its fresh water location and 
proximity to large and profitable markets make it an ideal spot for 
hard-working commercial fishermen to unload their catches. Despite the 
turbulent nature of the industry, Fishermen's Terminal continues to 
generate well-paying jobs within the State of Washington. My hat goes 
off to our local fishermen who for decades have persevered through the 
various political, economic, and physical challenges of their work.
   This centennial gives us an opportunity to reflect on the deeply 
rooted connection between the Fishermen's Terminal and our community. 
It is an integral component of the Port of Seattle with an extensive 
history that predates the establishment of tech or aerospace industries 
in our State. The resilience that the Fishermen's Terminal has 
displayed over the last century gives me confidence that it will 
continue to thrive well into the future.
   I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the multiple generations of 
fishermen and their families for their dedicated work which has given 
life to Seattle's Fishermen's Terminal for an entire century.

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