[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 54 (Friday, March 24, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E256]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              CELEBRATING THE 150TH BIRTHDAY OF CUERO, TX

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                           HON. MICHAEL CLOUD

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 24, 2023

  Mr. CLOUD. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to celebrate the 150th 
birthday of the city of Cuero, TX.
  The city of Cuero's history began in the late 1800s as a stopping 
point along the Chisholm Trail cattle route to Kansas. Cuero was 
officially recognized as a city in March 1873 and a couple years after, 
the city was soon incorporated as the permanent county seat for Dewitt 
County.
  Over the course of its 150 years, Cuero has built a rich history and 
robust agricultural industry. Perhaps nowhere is this history more 
reflected than in Cuero's famous turkey dressing tradition, which began 
in 1908 as Cuero began farming the product that made them famous. 
Eventually, the city's historical bond with the turkey grew into an 
annual turkey dressing tradition called ``The Turkey Trot''--a 
celebration which still exists today and celebrates Cuero's moniker, 
``Turkey Capital of the World.''
  But beyond the history, the agriculture, and even the turkey, most 
notable about the city of Cuero are its people--known for faith, hard 
work, and dedication to their community. As someone blessed to 
represent this area of Texas, I can attest firsthand how communities 
like this one represent the best of what America has to offer.
  On March 25, the city of Cuero and its residents will observe the 
town's 150th birthday with a celebration on Main Street. I would like 
to recognize and send well wishes to everyone living in Cuero as well 
as thank those who helped organized the day.
  I now ask my colleagues to join the city of Cuero in celebrating 150 
years of progress and prosperity and recognize the residents of Cuero 
for all their contributions to the city's 150 years of history. It's an 
honor to represent them in Congress.

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