[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 135 (Thursday, September 8, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1222]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       RECOGNIZING THE 90TH BIRTHDAY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI SPRINGS

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                         HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 8, 2016

  Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the city of Miami 
Springs on the occasion of its 90th birthday.
   Miami Springs was founded in 1926 by aviation pioneer Glenn H. 
Curtiss. Since that time, Miami Springs has grown to be home to 14,000 
Floridians who prize the town for its small-town feel and civic 
amenities.
   Miami Springs has been distinguished with several awards. In 
recognition of the historic nature of the town and numerous buildings 
and memorials that illustrate Florida history, the city was designated 
a ``Preserve America Community'' by former First Lady Laura Bush in 
2008. Today, visitors and residents can tour over twenty historic 
sites. Additionally, Miami Springs has been certified as a Tree City 
USA since 1993.
   For 90 years, Miami Springs has profited from and contributed to the 
community surrounding Miami International Airport. The city is a 
vibrant part of South Florida, and continues to be a wonderful place to 
live, raise a family, and open a business. I am proud to have 
collaborated with the thriving City of Miami Springs, and look forward 
to partnering with its leaders for many years to come.
   Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to the City of Miami 
Springs on this auspicious milestone, and I ask my colleagues to join 
me in recognizing this exceptional city.

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