[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 102 (Wednesday, June 24, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E965]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING THE CITY OF ADDISON, TEXAS ON THIRTY YEARS OF ADDISON 
                              KABOOM TOWN!

                                 ______
                                 

                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 24, 2015

  Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the city of 
Addison, Texas, located in my Congressional district, for this year's 
Addison Kaboom Town! fireworks show. July 3rd marks the 30th 
consecutive fireworks show for the town, which is expected to draw over 
500,000 spectators, a remarkable accomplishment as Addison is home to 
19,000 residents and is only 4.4 sq miles.
  Addison Kaboom Town! began in 1985 and has quickly grown into the 
nationally renowned event it is today. Addison Kaboom Town! has 
received accolades from the American Pyrotechnics Associations, USA 
Today, the Wall Street Journal, and AOL, each naming it one of the top 
fireworks shows in the country. The fireworks show has been simulcast 
over Dallas-Fort Worth radio, which broadcasts a music program that 
accompanies the fireworks.
  In addition to the fireworks show, this year will also feature the 
Addison Airport Air Show in addition to live performances by the 36th 
Infantry Division Band, Rhythm and Boots, and the Dallas Wind Symphony. 
Addison Kaboom Town! is truly a remarkable fixture of the Dallas-Fort 
Worth Metroplex, and the display of patriotism from Addison and the 
plethora of visitors it attracts is second to none. I look forward to 
this year's celebration as well as its continued success into the 
future.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 24th Congressional District of Texas, I 
ask all my distinguished colleagues to join me in honoring the 30th 
anniversary of Addison Kaboom Town!

                          ____________________