[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 137 (Wednesday, November 12, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1516]
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 HONORING THE RESIDENTS OF THE VILLAGE OF PALOS PARK ON THE VILLAGE'S 
              CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF ITS INCORPORATION

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 12, 2014

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the residents of the 
Village of Palos Park as they celebrated the 100th anniversary of the 
village's incorporation on October 31, 2014.
   European settlers first came to the area around the village in 1834. 
Not long after, the building of the Illinois-Michigan Canal--completed 
in 1848--brought an influx of laborers, blacksmiths, and woodcutters to 
join the local farmers. A township was organized in 1850 and named 
Trenton, but that name was soon changed to Palos by the recommendation 
of the first Postmaster, M.S. Powell.
   In the late 1800s the Wabash Railroad was extended into the area, 
allowing people to live in along the rail route and commute to work in 
Chicago. The resulting increase in population led to the incorporation 
of the Village of Palos Park in 1914. The village attracted many 
artists, writers, and intellectuals and became known as a country 
retreat outside of Chicago.
   Today, Palos Park, under the leadership of Mayor John Mahoney, has a 
little over 4800 residents who enjoy a residential area nestled within 
beautiful forest preserves. One of the special places in Palos Park is 
the McCord Gallery & Cultural Center, which is a learning center for 
the arts and cultural history which also showcases artworks of local 
and regional artists. Among the many special events that occur in the 
village every year, I especially enjoy participating in the Autumn in 
the Park Festival and Parade in September.
   Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the 
residents of Palos Park as they celebrate the 100th anniversary of 
their village and to wish them continued success.

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