[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 73 (Tuesday, May 10, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E664]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        RECOGNIZING THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF PALATINE, ILLINOIS

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                          HON. PETER J. ROSKAM

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 10, 2016

  Mr. ROSKAM. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to commemorate the 150th 
anniversary of the incorporation of Palatine, Illinois.
  Since its origin, Palatine has been dedicated to building a friendly 
and welcoming community for residents and visitors alike and has been a 
model for Illinois towns to follow. It is no surprise that the village 
motto is, ``A Real Home Town''.
  In the years since its first settler, George Ela, and its 
incorporation on April 2nd, 1866, Palatine has become a center of 
culture and commerce, serving as a home to families, businesses, 
professionals, churches and organizations that have made this a vibrant 
and thriving community. Palatine boasts a population of over 60,000 
people, a large multinational corporation, and a four year college. 
Over the years, Palatine has developed a well-deserved reputation as a 
village with small-town heritage, big city ambition, and hometown 
charm.
  On the occasion of this 150th Anniversary, we join together to 
celebrate Palatine's legacy of growth and prosperity and to look ahead 
to the opportunities facing this great village and our nation.
  Mr. Speaker and Distinguished Colleagues, please join me in 
recognizing the 150th anniversary of the incorporation of Palatine, 
Illinois and wishing her residents a very successful year ahead.

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