[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 20589]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      MARKING THE 100 YEAR CELEBRATION OF THE CITY OF AMMON, IDAHO

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                        HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON

                                of idaho

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 15, 2005

  Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join with the community of 
Ammon, Idaho, in celebrating the city's 100th anniversary. This 
important milestone has been reached through the hard work and tenacity 
of the early settlers as well as the vision and spirit of today's 
citizens.
  The City of Ammon is located to the east of the City of Idaho Falls 
in Bonneville County. It is one of east Idaho's fastest growing 
communities. Early settlers would hardly recognize the flourishing 
business district and the numerous residential developments. The 
population of Ammon now exceeds 10,000, with a median age of only 28 
years for its residents. Many young families are enjoying the ambiance 
of a small town as well as the convenience of living within a few miles 
of a large metropolitan center. Their enthusiasm and willingness to 
volunteer time and energy are helping the community to grow and 
prosper. A multitude of new businesses are joining the older more 
established ones of Ammon's early years to develop a vibrant, thriving 
economy.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate all those who have been 
involved in the ``100 year celebration of the City of Ammon''. I know 
many of the citizens of Ammon and have enjoyed their friendship over 
the years. I have worked with Mayor Ard on projects to better the City 
of Ammon, and I wish him and all the members of the community well as 
they begin an exciting second hundred years.

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