[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 109 (Friday, June 28, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H4414]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       CELEBRATING WOODRUFF, SOUTH CAROLINA'S, 150TH ANNIVERSARY

  (Mr. TIMMONS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. TIMMONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the city of Woodruff 
as it celebrates its 150th anniversary.
  Established in 1874 with a modest population of just 200, Woodruff 
has experienced remarkable growth over the past century and a half. 
Today, it proudly boasts about 5,000 residents and has ambitious plans 
to expand to 18,000 by 2029.
  In addition to its impressive growth, Woodruff recently received 
exciting news that the BMW Group will invest over $700 million to 
establish a high-voltage battery assembly plant along South Carolina 
Highway 101. This substantial investment signifies a new era of 
economic prosperity for the city.
  To commemorate this historic milestone, the city of Woodruff will 
bury a time capsule on June 28. The celebration will feature live music 
and fireworks, creating lasting memories for the community. The time 
capsule will be a gift to future generations and is set to be opened in 
2074.

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