[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 153 (Monday, September 25, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1256]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CELEBRATING THE 95TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF RIVIERA BEACH, 
                                FLORIDA

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                         HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 25, 2017

  Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the City of Riviera 
Beach, Florida. Riviera Beach is celebrating its 95th anniversary with 
a major event, ``Happy Birthday, Riviera Beach.''
  Riviera Beach is known as the ``little city by the sea.'' Descendants 
of Bahamian settlers were among those who decided on September 29, 1922 
to create the Town of Riviera. At the time of its incorporation, 
Riviera was one of the largest shipping points for fish on Florida's 
east coast. That fishing capacity drew more Bahamians to the area, 
including many black Bahamians.
  Mr. Speaker, in 2012, that strong tie would become the basis for the 
formation of a sister city relationship between the cities of Riviera 
Beach and Freeport on Grand Bahama. Riviera Beach, with its diverse 
population, has become known as a great place to live, work and play. I 
am very proud of this fine city, its residents and its elected 
officials, and I am glad that it has always been part of my 
Congressional district. Happy Birthday, Riviera Beach.

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