[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 23]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 31955]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE IN THE STORIED HISTORY OF THE TRI-
                              CITY RECORD

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                            HON. FRED UPTON

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 15, 2009

  Mr. UPTON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a 
cornerstone of our community, the Tri-City Record, which is currently 
celebrating its 25th year with Anne and Karl Bayer at the helm. Since 
its founding as the Weekly Record in 1882, the Tri-City Record has been 
a lifeline for southwest Michigan, reliably keeping folks informed on 
significant news and community events.
  What began as the Weekly Record became the Watervliet Record in 1884. 
Through the years, with only a handful of owners, the newspaper grew to 
report not only on news in the city of Watervliet, but also the 
surrounding communities of Coloma and Hartford. A century after the 
first name change, the newspaper was purchased by Anne and Karl Bayer 
in 1984, and soon became the Tri-City Record.
  Under the Bayer family's stewardship, countless residents have come 
to rely upon the Tri-City Record to stay connected with the community 
and keep up on current events. I commend the Tri-City Record's rich 
tradition of excellence and proud history of reporting to Coloma, 
Hartford, Watervliet and across the State of Michigan.
  As the newspaper industry across the Nation has been strained during 
the digital age, the Tri-City Record continues to be a jewel in our 
corner of southwest Michigan. I salute Anne and Karl Bayer and the 
entire staff on reaching this milestone and wish them continued success 
for many years to come.
  Twenty-five years later and still going strong, the Bayers represent 
a most important chapter in the storied history of the Tri-City Record.

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