[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 165 (Friday, October 18, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1310]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                CELEBRATING BREMOND'S 150TH ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. BILL FLORES

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 18, 2019

  Mr. FLORES. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the one-hundred-and-
fiftieth anniversary of the City of Bremond, Texas.
  It is an honor to represent Bremond and its residents in the U.S. 
House of Representatives.
  Bremond has supported thousands of families and businesses throughout 
the years, and I am proud to offer my congratulations on their 
sesquicentennial milestone.
  Located in Robertson County, Bremond was established along the 
Houston and Texas Central Railway, which was built through the area in 
1869.
  The city is named in honor of Paul Bremond, an entrepreneur and 
founder of the Houston, East and West Texas Railway.
  The first train pulled into Bremond on June 15, 1870, with over 1,000 
well-wishers present for the occasion.
  In the late 1800's and early 1900's Bremond was thriving; it was a 
major cotton center, with a number of gins running continually.
  The city has stood the test of time and been resilient; providing 
generations of families a great quality of life.
  In recent years, Bremond High School has been a Texas football 
powerhouse. They won three consecutive 2A State Championships--2014, 
2015 and 2016.
  The citizens of Bremond are a hardy people, and the pride of the city 
and its residents has never been greater.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in commemorating the City of Bremond 
and its proud residents for their one-hundred-and-fiftieth anniversary.
  In recognition of this occasion, I am pleased to fly a United States 
flag over the United States Capitol to honor Bremond's sesquicentennial 
anniversary.
  As I close, I urge all Americans to continue praying for our country 
during these difficult times, for our military men and women who 
protect us from external threats, and for our first responders who 
protect us here at home.

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