[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 110]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING WOODBURY, MINNESOTA, ON BEING RECOGNIZED AS THE NATION'S 
     HOTTEST CITY UNDER 100,000 PEOPLE IN THE CENTRAL UNITED STATES

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                          HON. MARK R. KENNEDY

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 20, 2004

  Mr. KENNEDY of Minnesota. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
Mayor William Hargis, the City Council and all the residents of 
Woodbury, Minnesota, on Woodbury's recognition as the nation's hottest 
city under 100,000 people in the central United States by Money 
Magazine.
  Since 1990, Woodbury's population has grown by 153 percent, it boasts 
lower than average property taxes, 1,600 acres of parklands, a low 
crime rate and a recently completed indoor park with a playground and 
waterfalls.
  Originally named Red Rock, the first settlers came to Woodbury in 
1844 and established a farming community. Today, Woodbury is one of the 
fastest growing suburbs in the Twin Cities area. It is home to many 
large businesses, but also 75 miles of trails and attractive 
neighborhoods for families of all sizes.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of all Minnesotans I would like to 
congratulate the citizens of Woodbury on receiving this distinction by 
Money Magazine and thank them for showcasing the best of Minnesota to 
the entire nation.

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