[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 99 (Wednesday, May 27, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E492]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF FINDLAY BEING NAMED THE TOP MICROPOLITAN 
                               COMMUNITY

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                          HON. ROBERT E. LATTA

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 27, 2020

  Mr. LATTA. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize Findlay, Ohio for being 
recognized as the Top Micropolitan Community in the United States for 
the sixth year in a row. The issuing magazine, Site Selection, 
announced the 2020 award by describing Findlay as ``being propelled 
into superstar status.''
  In order to be considered a micropolitan city, the area must have a 
population ranging from 10,000 to 50,000. Over 550 of these cities were 
evaluated on business growth and economic sustainability. Findlay was 
able to secure this award for the sixth year in a row because of their 
focus on residential developments in 2019 that met Site Selection's 
criteria.
  Fostering a cooperative environment between businesses and local 
government has allowed for continued economic growth in Findlay. Over 
the past six years, 1,000 new jobs have been created in Findlay alone. 
This success would not be possible without the partnership and 
cooperation between the Findlay government, the Findlay-Hancock County 
Economic Development office, the Hancock County Commissioners, and the 
entire Findlay community.
  Madam Speaker, Findlay has routinely served as an example of what a 
strong community and a commitment to its prosperity can do by 
implementing their renowned ``Findlay Formula.'' This formula continues 
to pay dividends and serves as an example to cities across the country.
  I congratulate Findlay for another year as the Nation's top-ranked 
Micropolitan Community.

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