[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23066]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 CELEBRATING 50 YEARS AT COPPELL, TEXAS

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 18, 2005

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the City of Coppell, 
Texas for its 50th anniversary. This is a great accomplishment, and I 
am proud to represent this city and the surrounding areas in the 26th 
Congressional District of Texas.
  The area, known today as Coppell, lies on the Elm Fork of the Trinity 
River in Dallas County. The site was first settled in the mid-1800s, 
and was originally named Gibbs Station, after Texas lieutenant governor 
Barnett Gibbs. However, in 1890 the community was renamed Coppell, in 
honor of the engineer credited with bringing the railroad to the 
community, George A. Coppell.
  Since the city's official incorporation in 1955, Coppell has 
maintained a strong community in North Texas. Programs such as ``Keep 
Coppell Beautiful'' and the annual ``Family Fish'' promote the spirit 
of community and family. Coppell also continues to strive for 
excellence in public education. This year, to honor these efforts, the 
city will host an anniversary celebration at the Andy Brown Community 
Park East.
  Coppell is a beautiful city and one which I have visited many times 
during my time in Congress. I wanted to extend my sincerest 
congratulations to the citizens of Coppell and to Mayor Doug Stover.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor today that I congratulate the 
City of Coppell on their 50 year anniversary.

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