[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 143 (Thursday, October 1, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1409-E1410]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     IN RECOGNITION OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA'S 100TH ANNIVERSARY

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                         HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 1, 2015

  Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to extend the most sincere 
congratulations to Broward County, Florida on celebrating its 100th 
anniversary. From the back-breaking work and ingenuity of the 
industrial age to the modernity of this tech-savvy generation, Broward 
County's progress is a stark example of the progressive spirit of 
America. It is truly my honor to represent such a diverse and unique 
county in the United States Congress.
  The theme of the centennial celebration is, ``Duende''. Duende is 
defined as the power to attract through personal magnetism and charm. 
That is exactly what Broward county has to offer. Whether you are one 
of the over 1.8 million people that call Broward County home, the tens 
of thousands that are winter residents, or the countless millions that 
visit for vacation, our county's charm is magnetic. The soul of this 
community comes from not only the beautiful 1,200 square miles that 
make up Broward County, but from the diverse and thriving culture found 
there. From the rich soil of the Everglades National Park to the white 
sandy beaches of the Atlantic Ocean, it is as charmingly diverse as the 
communities that reside within its borders.
  Mr. Speaker, Broward County is undoubtedly a wonderful embodiment of 
the ``Sunshine State'' and all it has to offer. I once again want to 
congratulate the County on this

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momentous occasion of its centennial anniversary.

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