[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 22976]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO CITY OF SCHERTZ

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 3, 2007

  Mr. CUELLAR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the City of Schertz 
for being named one of the Top 100 Best Places to Live by Money 
Magazine.
  The City of Schertz was founded in 1843, and is the largest city in 
Guadalupe County, which encompasses a part of the 28th Congressional 
District. Schertz is located between the large metropolitan areas of 
San Antonio and Austin, but has retained its small-town, community feel 
which was noted by Money Magazine. Schertz is home to over 34,000 
Texans that enjoy all the city has to offer such as its Fourth of July 
Jubilee which draws visitors from all over Texas.
  Schertz has witnessed unprecedented growth since the late 1980s. From 
2000-2005, the city's population went from 18,694 to 26,463. In the 
past year, that population rose by over 7,000 to 34,000. The growth is 
attributed to the city's vibrant economy, its schools, and the quality 
of life enjoyed by its residents. It is clear why Schertz is No. 40 on 
the Top 100 Best Places To Live by Money Magazine. In the State of 
Texas alone, it is ranked as the No. 1 place to live.
  Madam Speaker, I am honored to recognize the City of Schertz for 
their being named one of the Top 100 Best Places To Live by Money 
Magazine.

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