[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16495]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF COUNTRYSIDE, ILLINOIS ON THEIR 50TH 
                         ANNIVERSARY AS A CITY

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 23, 2010

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the residents of 
Countryside, Illinois, a city in my district that is celebrating its 
50th anniversary.
  The first settlers came to Countryside in the early 19th century. 
Joseph Vial and his family are credited with being some of the first to 
reach the area in 1833. The rich land provided for a rural farming 
community that remained quietly productive for decades. The Great 
Chicago Fire of 1871 resulted in the first population boom in 
Countryside, as city dwellers began to move outside of Chicago to less 
congested areas.
  Despite the influx of new residents, Countryside maintained a quiet 
and peaceful community through the end of World War II, when the second 
population boom hit the city. Affordable land enticed urbanites to 
build new homes in many suburbs like Countryside. The area provided a 
tranquil community where families could raise and educate their 
children.
  In 1960, the City of Countryside was officially incorporated with a 
population of about 2,000. The city has since grown to almost 6,000 
residents, yet still maintains its charm and remains a close-knit 
community perfect for raising families.
  On Saturday, September 25th, I will be joining Mayor Robert Conrad 
and hundreds of families in Countryside for the city's 50th Anniversary 
Party in the Park. Today, I ask you to join me in honoring the 
residents of Countryside, Illinois on their 50th anniversary as a city. 
May they continue to thrive and be a welcoming community for families 
and visitors.

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