[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 64 (Friday, April 12, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E459]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING THE VILLAGE OF MILFORD

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                         HON. HALEY M. STEVENS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 12, 2019

  Ms. STEVENS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Village of 
Milford's 150th anniversary of incorporation on April 12, 2019. Located 
in southwest Oakland County, Milford began with the building of a 
sawmill by Elizur and Stanley Ruggles in 1832 and was incorporated in 
1869. Hydropower made it possible for Milford to become one of the 
first communities to have electric lights in 1892.
  Known for its small-town charm and rich history, the North Milford 
Historic District was entered into the National Register of Historic 
Places on April 21, 2000. Downtown Milford is recognized for its lively 
events and entertainment as well as its local shopping and dining.
  Milford is also home to the General Motors Proving Ground, the 
world's first dedicated automobile testing facility. The Proving Ground 
has been used to introduce industry-leading safety features such as 
front center air bags. The facility has also helped create a global 
standard for frontal crash test dummies and was the first rollover test 
facility.
  I encourage everyone to come to Michigan's 11th congressional 
district and, as we say, ``meet me in Milford.'' On its 150th 
anniversary, the Village of Milford has much to celebrate. I ask my 
colleagues to join me in celebrating this tremendous milestone.

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