[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 121 (Thursday, July 21, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E771]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING THE 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CITY OF TAYLOR, MICHIGAN

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 21, 2022

  Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of the 175th 
Anniversary of the City of Taylor, Michigan, located in the Downriver 
area of Metro Detroit. The City of Taylor is strong and resilient--just 
like their residents. The city offers beautiful recreation areas, 
excellent educational opportunities, and a strong sense of community. 
Their nearly two centuries of excellence are worthy of commendation.
  Named after former President Zachary Taylor, the city began as a 
small township. In the city's early days, it was part of Ecorse 
Township, but residents of the area found they were too spread out to 
fully participate in the necessary civic functions. Because of this, 
residents petitioned to form a separate community, which was approved 
in 1847. For what started as an agricultural area, Taylor has 
flourished into a diverse city of many industries and opportunities. 
Residents of Taylor can live, work, and shop all within a twenty-four 
square mile area. The city is well connected to the rest of Metro 
Detroit through highways and is just east of the Detroit Metropolitan 
Airport. As they say: ``all roads lead to Taylor.''
  Taylor's talented residents are employed at various medical centers, 
retail locations, and transportation practices, providing essential 
services to the entire Downriver community. The city is home to the 
Taylor High School, Taylor Prep Charter High School, Trillium Academy, 
and the Downriver campus of Wayne County Community College where 
students thrive. Natives of Taylor include famous athletes, actors, and 
musicians--there is no shortage of talent coming from this city.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the City of 
Taylor as they celebrate 175 fantastic years. Although much has changed 
over the years, the sense of resilience and community that is found in 
Taylor has never changed. We wish Mayor Tim Woolley and the entire 
Taylor community the very best during this time of recognition and 
celebration.

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