[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11233]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          STATEMENT COMMEMORATING MELROSE'S 100TH ANNIVERSARY

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                             HON. RON KIND

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 3, 2014

  Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in honor of the centennial 
celebration of Melrose, Wisconsin. Originally known as ``Bristol,'' the 
village was first settled by Robert Douglas in 1839. Located in Jackson 
County, the village served as an important hub for the lumber industry 
during Wisconsin's early development. After the lumber boom, Melrose's 
mill and proximity to water helped support the development of the 
agricultural industry that is so abundant in southwest Wisconsin. In 
1854, the village post office was established, and the community name 
was changed to Melrose. In 1913, the village of Melrose was 
incorporated.
  With a population of 503 residents, Melrose is proud of its many 
close-knit community connections. The village boasts two wonderful 
parks, including Recreation Park, where residents can come together to 
enjoy Wisconsin's great summers and play baseball, tennis, and 
volleyball, and ``Tank'' Park, where residents can enjoy various 
recreational activities while inspecting the park's World War II era 
tank.
  The beautiful wooded lands surrounding the village make it an 
excellent destination for outdoorsmen and women of all sorts. Melrose 
is a great place to explore the Black River, or to hike, bike, or 
snowmobile on one of its many recreational trails. The village also 
hosts a number of popular events, including the Melrose Corn Broil, 
which features locally-grown produce.
  On July 5, 2014, Village President Tory Lockington, local elected 
leaders, and Melrose residents will come together to celebrate the 
village's centennial with a variety of events devoted to the village's 
diverse offerings, including a farmer's market, concerts, and various 
performances by local student groups. Today, I recognize Melrose's 
centennial and join in their celebration.

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