[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 133 (Friday, August 10, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1140]
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     IN RECOGNITION OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF NICHOLS, WISCONSIN

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                          HON. MIKE GALLAGHER

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 10, 2018

  Mr. GALLAGHER. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to acknowledge the 100th 
Anniversary of Nichols, Wisconsin. On September 8, 2018, Nichols will 
mark this event through its planned Centennial Celebration. The event 
will focus on the rich history of the village from its inception until 
today.
  When Mr. Arthur Nichols first observed the land, he was impressed by 
the location, believing it to be the perfect place for a modern city. 
The State Highway, Wolf River, and Wisconsin Northern Railroad running 
near the town made it a prime location for the development of a booming 
city. Mr. Nichols was a dreamer and when he and several of the early 
settlers purchased the 160 acres, they thought it would become the hub 
between Green Bay, Appleton, Clintonville, and Shawano. Nichols quickly 
had running water, sewage treatment, electricity, and even telephone 
service.
  Nichols' infrastructure expanded and a bridge was built over the 
nearby Shioc River. Despite a small population Nichols spirit was 
immense and its desire to grow was evident. Early residents worked 
together to establish a church, school, and businesses like a 
barbershop, laundromat, gas station, and grocery store to fill the 
needs of the community.
  Growth quickly expanded from infrastructure and business to 
entertainment. While a football team some may know started in nearby 
Green Bay in 1919, Nichols residents started a baseball team in 1922, 
known as the Nichols Nitro's.
  Nichols may be small but is a strong and determined community. 
Building on its founders, the generations following those settlers 
continue that strength, determination, and pride in keeping the 
founders' early motto of being ``the street where old friends meet''.
  I ask that the Members of the House of Representatives join me in 
commending the celebration of the centennial anniversary of the Village 
of Nichols, Wisconsin. A great place where people have been building 
relationships and stories for the last 100 years. May it continue this 
fine tradition for many years to come.

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