[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 100 (Wednesday, June 11, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E560]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CITY OF MASCOTTE, FLORIDA

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                          HON. DANIEL WEBSTER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 11, 2025

  Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the 100th 
Anniversary of the City of Mascotte, Florida. Officially incorporated 
on November 23, 1925, Mascotte has grown, flourished over the past 
century, and this year, the city will mark this historic milestone with 
a Centennial Celebration on Saturday, June 21, 2025.
  The roots of Mascotte trace back to around 1885, when founder J.W. 
Payne first settled the area. The city takes its name from the 
Mascotte, a ship owned by Tampa civic leader Henry B. Plant. The 
vessel, which played a role in transporting tobacco from Cuba during 
the Spanish-American War, is proudly on the city's official seal.
  Located in the southwestern portion of Lake County, the City of 
Mascotte today is a thriving and diverse community providing a full 
range of essential municipal services to its residents. Now home to 
over 9,000 residents, Mascotte continues to grow while preserving the 
small-town charm and close-knit community spirit that has defined it 
for generations. Mascotte is a place where families raise their 
children, businesses find opportunity, and neighbors support one 
another.
  It is my privilege to honor and celebrate the City of Mascotte on the 
occasion of its centennial anniversary. May the next 100 years be as 
vibrant and prosperous as the first.

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