[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 7]
[House]
[Pages 9077-9078]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING THE CITY OF STATESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA

  (Ms. FOXX asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today to 
honor the city of Statesville for being selected Top Micropolitan of 
the Year by Site Selection Magazine.
  Statesville is a dynamic town located in the foothills of North 
Carolina at the intersections of Interstate 77 and 40. This charming 
city is characterized by beautiful buildings, historic homes, clean 
air, a pleasant weather climate, terrific quality of life, and 
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friendly people. It has been named by Site Selection Magazine as the 
number one small town in America for attracting new industry.
  Agriculture thrives in Statesville, as does business, technology, and 
manufacturing. The Statesville Airport is the home base of many NASCAR 
teams that are based in Iredell County. Because of the wide variety of 
industries in Statesville, the town is known for its outstanding 
economic development and widely skilled local workforce.
  By being selected Top Micropolitan, Statesville has demonstrated that 
there is no better place to live or work than northwest North Carolina. 
I am proud to represent Statesville and all of the other great cities 
located in the Fifth Congressional District.

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