[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 23]
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          RECOGNIZING THE CITY OF WAUKEGAN'S 150TH 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 Waukegan, a city 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 City of Waukegan is celebrating its 150 year anniversary. Located 
36 miles north of Chicago, Waukegan was first established in 1725 as a 
trading post known as Little Fort. In 1849, residents approved the name 
of Waukegan, the Potawatomi equivalent of Little Fort and incorporated 
in 1859. Waukegan continued to grow through the 19th century as a 
center of industry--Waukegan harbor was one of the busiest on the Great 
Lakes and several major railroads traveled through the city. These 
railroads became indispensable to the larger industries which appeared 
in Waukegan in the later part of the century. Today, Waukegan is 
largely a residential community, though has continued its tradition of 
industry with companies such as Abbott Laboratories, Baxter 
International, and National Gypsum.
  Madam Speaker, this city is unique in its history and adds to the 
vibrant community of the Eighth District of Illinois. I thank all the 
past leaders of the City of Waukegan for their dedication to public 
service; their community would not have reached this milestone without 
their hard work and commitment. I congratulate Waukegan for reaching 
their 150th anniversary and I wish them continued success in the 
future.

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