[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 150 (Wednesday, September 18, 2019)]
[House]
[Pages H7760-H7761]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING SPRING LAKE'S 150TH BIRTHDAY

  (Mr. HUIZENGA asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. HUIZENGA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the village of 
Spring Lake on its 150th birthday.
  This past weekend, friends and residents of the small village in west 
Michigan gathered together to celebrate and share memories of the 
community's rich and storied history.
  The village of Spring Lake first began as a lumber town in 1838 when 
Captain Benjamin Hopkins and his family arrived from Canada. Soon 
after, other settlers arrived and constructed additional sawmills, 
leading to the village officially incorporating in 1869. As the village 
developed, railroads, resorts, and telephone lines all helped the 
village grow into a bustling community.
  Today, the village is situated on the beautiful shores of both Spring 
Lake and the Grand River right next to Lake Michigan, offering endless 
recreational opportunities and a wide variety of shops and services.
  While the village has changed much throughout the last 150 years, one 
thing has remained constant, the close-knit and welcoming community 
continues to make the village a special place to live and raise a 
family.

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  Mr. Speaker, let us join in celebration and in recognition of all 
former and current residents of Spring Lake Village as we celebrate its 
150th birthday

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