[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 23]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 31756]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      RECOGNIZING THE VILLAGE OF HOFFMAN ESTATES' 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. MELISSA L. BEAN

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 14, 2009

  Ms. BEAN. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the Village of Hoffman 
Estates, a town in my district that is celebrating a milestone 
anniversary this year. This community has made a unique contribution to 
the district I represent, and to the State of Illinois.
  The Village of Hoffman Estates is celebrating its 50th anniversary. 
Located in Cook County, Hoffman Estates was established in 1954 when a 
local farmer sold his 160 acre farm to Sam and Jack Hoffman, owners of 
the Father and Son Construction Company. The Hoffmans built a 
development and in 1959, the residents of the subdivision voted to 
incorporate as the village of Hoffman Estates. In the following 
decades, Hoffman Estates continued to annex surrounding areas and 
developments. Business also came to Hoffman Estates including the 
Sears, Roebuck and Company in 1992.
  Madam Speaker, the Village of Hoffman Estates is unique in its 
history and adds greatly to the vibrant community of the Eighth 
District of Illinois. I thank all the past leaders of the Village of 
Hoffman Estates for their dedication to public service; their community 
would not have reached this milestone without their hard work and 
commitment. I congratulate Hoffman Estates for reaching their 50th 
anniversary and I wish them continued success in the future.

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