[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 46 (Wednesday, March 18, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E353-E354]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING LAKE ALFRED, FLORIDA

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                          HON. DANIEL WEBSTER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 18, 2015

  Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to recognize 
Lake Alfred, Florida as the city celebrates its 100th anniversary. Lake 
Alfred is a beautiful community situated among the many lakes of 
Central Florida.
   Lake Alfred's rich history began with its original settlement as a 
military outpost, called Fort Cummings, in 1839. In 1887, a railroad

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line connecting Sanford and Tampa was constructed through Lake Alfred 
and logging quickly became the community's primary industry. At the 
turn of the century, Frank C. Gardner of Fargo, North Dakota, sensibly 
seeking more clement weather in the Sunshine State, formed the Florida 
Fruitlands Company, purchasing vast tracts of land and planting citrus 
groves. In the subsequent years, the community underwent several name 
changes before finally choosing Lake Alfred, one of the most scenic 
lakes in the community. Lake Alfred has continued to grow as one of the 
most vibrant cities in Central Florida.
   It is an honor to represent the residents of Lake Alfred, and I am 
excited to join them in celebrating this historical milestone.

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