[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 125 (Tuesday, July 22, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E711-E712]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CITY OF FRUITLAND PARK, 
                                FLORIDA

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                          HON. DANIEL WEBSTER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 22, 2025

  Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize and 
celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the City of Fruitland Park, Florida. 
Known fondly as ``The Friendly City'', Fruitland Park is a historic and 
thriving community in Lake County, Florida.
  On December 14, 1925, residents of the area gathered at the Casino 
building in Fruitland Park for the purpose of organizing a municipal 
government. With a shared vision for the future, the citizens voted to 
incorporate their town and officially adopted the name Fruitland Park. 
Less than two years later, in May of 1927, the city was formally 
chartered.
  In 1925, Fruitland Park was home to just 417 residents, spread across 
a modest 3-square-mile area. As of May 2025, the city has grown to 
serve a population of roughly 9,015 across more than 7 square miles.
  Today, Fruitland Park provides a full range of municipal services, 
including public safety through police and fire departments, essential 
infrastructure support via a robust public works department, access to 
clean water and sanitation utilities, and vibrant recreational and 
library services. These offerings reflect the city's deep commitment to 
enhancing quality of life for its residents.
  Fruitland Park's natural beauty, small-town charm, and strong civic 
infrastructure make it a desirable location for retirees and families 
alike. Its development in recent years has been extraordinary, and its 
future continues to look bright with anticipated progress over the 
coming decade.
  It is my privilege to honor and celebrate the City of Fruitland Park 
on the occasion of its centennial anniversary. May the next 100 years 
be as vibrant and prosperous as the first.

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