[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 62 (Tuesday, April 17, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E487]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             TRIBUTE IN HONOR OF DOWNTOWN HOWELL, MICHIGAN

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                            HON. MIKE BISHOP

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 17, 2018

  Mr. BISHOP of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a small 
town in my district which was recently named a recipient of the 2018 
Great American Main Street Award. Over the last twelve years, downtown 
Howell, Michigan has completely transformed from a community threatened 
by Michigan's economic downturn to one that is thriving and charging 
ahead into the future. With its historical charm and beautiful 
architecture, downtown Howell is full of local art galleries and quaint 
parks.
  Chosen by a national jury of community development professionals, the 
Great American Main Street award recognizes communities whose successes 
serve as a model for preservation-based commercial revitalization. As a 
small town that is doing big things, Downtown Howell is setting itself 
apart as a great place for businesses, families, and everything in 
between. Great things are happening in the Comeback State, Mr. Speaker. 
I look forward to what's to come.

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