[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 60 (Thursday, April 23, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E568]
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                    ROME CITY HALL 100TH ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. TOM GRAVES

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 23, 2015

  Mr. GRAVES of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, this week marks the 100th 
Anniversary of the City Hall in Rome, Georgia.
  Over a century ago, leaders of this fine community had a vision for 
the city to build a municipal building not like many of its time.
  Today the building still serves as one of Rome's central landmarks, 
located in the center of downtown on Broad Street.
  Construction began on this site one hundred years ago this month, 
after residents--``Romans''--agreed to allow city issued bonds to be 
sold to fund the project.
  The building's auditorium has served as the venue for a variety of 
significant events and hosted a long list of notable public officials, 
including former U.S. Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan, and 
popular musicians like the Allman Brothers Band.
  I cannot imagine a drive through downtown Rome without seeing City 
Hall.
  Happy centennial anniversary.

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