[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 20156]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF VADNAIS HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA

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                          HON. BETTY McCOLLUM

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 23, 2007

  Ms. McCOLLUM of Minnesota. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor 
Vadnais Heights, Minnesota's 50th anniversary.
  The history of Vadnais Heights began with many French Canadian 
families first settling the area. Families including the Bibeau, 
Garceau, Morrisette, and Vadnais families arrived in the 1840's. The 
city's namesake, Mr. Jean Vadnais, and his family mad their home in 
1846 on the southeast side of the lake that became known as Vadnais 
Lake. In 1858, the same year that Minnesota became a state, this area 
became part of White Bear Township.
  On July 23, 1957, with a population of approximately 2,000, area 
residents voted to incorporate as the Village of Vadnais Heights. 
Within a month, on August 20th, residents elected the new village's 
first officials. In 1974, the village became the City of Vadnais 
Heights and adopted the Council-Manager form of government which it 
continues today.
  Vadnais Heights is home to a treasured scenic and recreational area--
Vadnais-Sucker Lake Regional Park. This beautiful park features 1,200 
acres of wetlands, woods, trails, and lakes. In addition, there are 
more than 100 acres of park land in Vadnais Heights.
  Since its incorporation 50 years ago, the City has grown from a 
small, farming community to a lively suburban community with strong 
neighborhoods, prosperous businesses, and abundant open spaces.
  Madam Speaker, in honor of the vibrant history of Vadnais Heights, 
Minnesota and the events celebrating it, I am pleased to submit this 
statement for the Congressional Record recognizing Vadnais Heights' 
50th anniversary.

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