[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 120 (Wednesday, July 17, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E934]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      IN RECOGNITION OF THE CITY OF DEARBORN FOR ITS 90TH BIRTHDAY

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 17, 2019

  Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the City of 
Dearborn, which is celebrating its 90th birthday. Dearborn is a vibrant 
city with an immense history and diverse community.
  Originally established as the Detroit Arsenal and coined the 
``Dearbornville'' United States Military installation in 1864, Dearborn 
housed and supplied Union soldiers during the Civil War. Situated on 
the River Rouge in southeast Michigan, Dearborn was officially 
incorporated as a city in 1927. The birthplace of manufacturing pioneer 
Henry Ford, Dearborn rapidly industrialized in the early 20th century. 
The city is home to the River Rouge Complex and now-closed Ford 
Airport, which were once the largest integrated factory and most 
advanced airport in the world, respectively.
  A melting pot of races, ethnicities, and religions, Dearborn embodies 
the diversity of our nation. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 
immigrants from across the world flocked to Dearborn in pursuit of 
safety, tolerance, and economic opportunity. Similarly, during the 
Great Migration, African Americans moved to the city to escape racial 
violence and discrimination. This tradition of heterogeneity continues 
today, as Dearborn has the highest per-capita Muslim population of any 
city in the country and is home to both the Arab American National 
Museum and the largest mosque in the United States. We recognize and 
thank the Dearborn community for their commitment to economic and 
cultural excellence. They have built a vibrant, inclusive, diverse 
community that serves as a role model across the nation.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the city of 
Dearborn for its 90th birthday. I wish Dearborn a successful 
celebration as they mark this special milestone.

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