[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 129 (Wednesday, September 10, 2014)]
[House]
[Page H7400]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                     TAYLORVILLE 175TH ANNIVERSARY

  (Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, today, I have the honor to 
stand on the floor of the United States House of Representatives to 
wish my hometown of Taylorville, Illinois, in my home county of 
Christian County, a happy 175th anniversary.
  I was only 7 years old when my parents moved our family to 
Taylorville, where my mom and dad were opening their very first 
restaurant. While my family has called Taylorville home for 37 years, I 
can say what made Taylorville and Christian County a great place to 
live when we first moved there still makes it a great place to live 
now.
  My parents wouldn't have been able to achieve the American Dream 
without the support of friends and neighbors in Taylorville and 
Christian County, and without a doubt, I would not be standing here 
today if it weren't for the help and friendship of so many people 
throughout my years in Taylorville and Christian County.
  As Taylorville and Christian County prepare to celebrate their 175th 
anniversary, it is an honor for me to be able to stand here today and 
offer my congratulations and best wishes.

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