[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18534]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF THE CITY OF REDMOND

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                         HON. DAVID G. REICHERT

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 31, 2012

  Mr. REICHERT. Mr. Speaker, as the two members who have the honor of 
representing this city today and in the future, I rise with my 
colleague Representative Suzan DelBene to honor the centennial 
anniversary of the City of Redmond, celebrated today, December 31, 
2012.
  First incorporated in 1912, eligible thanks to the birth of its 300th 
citizen, Redmond began as a small logging community. A century later, 
it has turned into a vibrant urban center of 55,000 that still 
maintains its strong sense of community and is proud of its small-town 
feel.
  Over the last century, Redmond has evolved from logging town, to a 
small bedroom community east of the big city, to a bustling city in 
itself. Today, it's home to some of the most prominent high tech 
companies in the world. Redmond's tremendous growth has been fueled by 
the pioneering, entrepreneurial spirit of the town's first settlers 
and, in the century since, has attracted and inspired generations of 
Washingtonians to turn Redmond into a premier economic engine for the 
21st century.
  With all this growth and change, Redmond continues to maintain a deep 
sense of friendship and community. For example, Mr. Speaker, the 
Redmond Derby Days, a city celebration that grew out of a bicycle race 
among local paperboys after the depression, is going strong after 70 
years. The Derby Days are bigger and better than ever and today, the 
signature event has the honor of being the nation's longest running 
bicycle race.
  Over the last few years, we have both enjoyed participating in so 
many activities and events in beautiful Redmond and are honored to 
represent the great people of this city.
  With the further expansion of mass transit, Redmond has an amazing 
opportunity to continue its growth and impact neighboring cities. 
Together with Seattle and environs, its influence contributes to form a 
region that is vibrant, attractive for business and a great place to 
live, work and raise a family. As Mayor Marchione, along with all of 
Redmond's dedicated City Council members, continue to build on 
Redmond's rich history, we look forward to watching and aiding with the 
city's success in years to come.
  Mr. Speaker, Representative DelBene and I again offer congratulations 
to the City of Redmond for a wonderful, rich first century and together 
wish them the best as they move into their second century of 
prosperity.

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