[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 5]
[House]
[Page 7297]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF CARROLLTON, TEXAS

  (Mr. MARCHANT asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate 
the centennial of the city of Carrollton, Texas.
  The city of Carrollton was incorporated 100 years ago, on June 14, 
1913. Carrollton has truly blossomed into a prosperous and exemplary 
city. From a population of 1,610 in 1950, it has grown now to over 
130,000 residents and is home to thousands of successful businesses.
  I'm proud to say that my family has been able to be part of this 
great history. It was my privilege to serve as mayor of Carrollton from 
1984 to 1986. My brother Ronnie served for years as a city council 
member. Currently, my son Matthew has the honor of being the city's 
mayor.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 24th Congressional District of Texas, I 
ask all my distinguished colleagues to join me in recognizing the 100th 
anniversary of the incorporation of the city of Carrollton, Texas.

                          ____________________