[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 77 (Thursday, April 23, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E385]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE

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                          HON. BRUCE WESTERMAN

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 23, 2020

  Mr. WESTERMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 50th 
anniversary of Hot Springs Village. The largest gated community in 
North America with land spreading across 20,000 acres of Garland and 
Saline Counties, Hot Springs Village has long been a community vital to 
the Fourth District of Arkansas. April 20, 2020 marks 50 years since 
the community's founding by local developer John Cooper Sr. and his 
family.
  Boasting an extensive list of recreational activities, a deep 
appreciation for local art, culture, and history, beautiful scenery of 
the Ouachita Mountains and nearby Hot Springs National Park, Hot 
Springs Village has become one of the premiere retirement communities 
and tourist destinations in the United States.
  Using the expression ``Proud Past and Strong Future,'' the Hot 
Springs Village 50th Anniversary Planning Committee strives to make 
this year-long ``party'' a celebration of the Village's rich history 
and a platform to discuss its future successes. While the Village 
leadership has already hosted several celebration events throughout the 
early part of this year, local citizens can expect a schedule of events 
to celebrate the founding of this close-knit community until December 
2020.
  I take this time to recognize the work of this citizenry's 
leadership, their commitment to community, and their 50 years of 
success. For many in the Fourth District of Arkansas, Hot Springs 
Village serves as a model reminder of the values we all hold dear and 
the homes we all strive to create.

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