[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 150 (Tuesday, August 24, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E927]
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   RECOGNIZING THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF PLATTEVILLE, 
                                COLORADO

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                             HON. KEN BUCK

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 24, 2021

  Mr. BUCK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 150th 
anniversary of the founding of Platteville, Colorado.
  The Colorado Gold Rush of 1857 brought an influx of frontiersmen 
through what is now Weld County, spurring population growth and the 
establishment of dozens of new towns and settlements. After the Denver 
Pacific Railroad reached the area in 1871, Platteville, Colorado, was 
founded. With just one general store in the first years of its 
existence, Platteville has expanded to encompass several banks, 
factories, hotels, and other retail establishments. The Platte River's 
fertile valley has long been known for its livestock and poultry, with 
over 200 farms now located in the surrounding area. Today, Platteville 
boasts more than 2,500 residents who are proud to call Colorado their 
home.
  On behalf of the 4th Congressional District of Colorado, I am honored 
to celebrate this special occasion alongside my constituents who call 
Platteville home.

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