[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 44 (Tuesday, March 13, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E306]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  CENTENNIAL OF UPPER ARLINGTON, OHIO

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                           HON. STEVE STIVERS

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 13, 2018

  Mr. STIVERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of the people of 
Ohio's 15th Congressional District to recognize the centennial of Upper 
Arlington, Ohio. Since King and Ben Thompson formed the Upper Arlington 
Company and purchased the original 840 acres, Upper Arlington has been 
a hub of activity in Central Ohio, reminding us of much of our nation's 
history and entrepreneurial spirit.
  In 1913, the Thompson brothers saw the value of the Country Club 
District--as it was originally named--and believed it to be the ideal 
location for a residential community. The brothers were not alone in 
their assessment, and their efforts were temporarily halted in 1916 
when the National Guard employed the area as a training camp, Camp 
Willis. Despite this, they persisted, and the village was incorporated 
in March of 1918.
  Following its incorporation and based on its strategic location east 
of Columbus, the area grew rapidly in its earliest years. In the 1920s, 
Upper Arlington reaffirmed its commitment to the entrepreneurial 
spirit, and the Mallway business district was developed. Professional 
office spaces and retail businesses sprung up along Upper Arlington 
Avenue.
  Today, Upper Arlington remains a wonderful place to work, live, and 
raise a family. I am grateful for the leadership of Mayor Kip 
Greenhill, the Members of the City Council, and all of the neighbors 
and friends who have maintained Upper Arlington's strong commitment to 
community.
  I am honored to represent this city, where the core values of our 
nation are exemplified. This is a place with a Cherished Past and a 
Golden Future, and I ask my colleagues to join me in commemorating the 
centennial of Upper Arlington, Ohio.

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