[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 953]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          CELEBRATING THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER'S CENTENNIAL

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                           HON. ERIK PAULSEN

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 26, 2011

  Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a wonderful 
community in my district, Brooklyn Center. 2011 is no ordinary year for 
Brooklyn Center, as next week they will celebrate their centennial.
  A quaint suburb located west of Minneapolis, throughout its 100-year 
history, Brooklyn Center has embraced growth, the importance of family 
values, and the development of industry, all while maintaining its 
small-town charm.
  Brooklyn Center's residents take great pride in its many diverse and 
successful residents, its great schools, many shops and recreation 
options--including the famous Dudley/Budweiser Minnesota Classic 
Softball Tournament.
  As an avid biker, I appreciate Brooklyn Center's acres of picturesque 
parks and miles of trails. The city's many nature areas are a great 
representation of the community's pride and commitment to civic 
improvement.
  Congratulations Brooklyn Center on 100 years of being ``a great place 
to start and a great place to stay.'' I'm sorry I won't be there to 
celebrate with you, but I hope your Centennial Celebration is truly the 
``Party of the Century.''

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