[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15547]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          TRIBUTE TO BAY COUNTY'S SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 12, 2007

  Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, I am happy to rise before you today, and 
to ask my colleagues in the 110th Congress to join me in celebrating 
Bay County's sesquicentennial anniversary. This momentous occasion will 
be marked by a series of events to take place Friday, June 15 through 
Sunday, June 17, 2007.
  In 1857, a village, made up of land once used as a campground for the 
Chippewa Indians, was formed east of the Saginaw River. In 1865, this 
village, known as Bay City, was formally incorporated as a city. To the 
west of the river, the villages of Banks, Salzburg, and Wenona joined 
together forming West Bay City. Eventually, both Bay City and West Bay 
City joined together as ``Greater'' Bay City in 1905.
  Bay County was formally recognized as an independent county in 1857, 
and consists of four cities: Bay City, Essexville, Pinconning, and 
Auburn; two villages: Munger and Linwood; in addition to fourteen 
townships.
  Madam Speaker, in the 150 years since the formation of Bay County, we 
have seen a rise from a collection of small lumber villages to one of 
Michigan's most vibrant areas. The shipyards and sawmills of the past 
have given way to worldwide corporations that create opportunities each 
day. Bay County's rich heritage is seen in its renowned architecture 
and diverse history. For generations, the kind hearts and friendly 
manner of the residents have made Bay County a warm and welcoming 
community.
  Madam Speaker, once again I ask my colleagues to join me in 
congratulating Bay County, Michigan on the 150th anniversary of its 
formation.

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