[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 182 (Tuesday, December 15, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1789]
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                 COMMEMORATING TROY'S 60TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. DAVID A. TROTT

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 15, 2015

  Mr. TROTT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 60th 
anniversary of the city of Troy, Michigan. Troy has always been a 
community of opportunity.
   The township of Troy became a home rule city in 1955 after the 
introduction of commercial and industrial development led to tremendous 
growth in the post-World War II period. Since 1955, Troy has witnessed 
a myriad of changes including the construction of I-75, the explosion 
of growth on Big Beaver Road, as well as thriving residential 
neighborhoods.
   These achievements have not gone unnoticed. Troy is consistently 
rated as one of the safest cities in Michigan, best places to raise a 
family, and most recently, one of the happiest places in America.
   None of these things would be possible without the thousands of city 
residents that strive each day to improve their community and take care 
of their families. It is to you, the residents of Troy that I say thank 
you for the privilege of representing you in Congress and 
congratulations to Troy for sixty prosperous years, with many more to 
come.

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