[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16971]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE TOWN OF KINGSTON SPRINGS

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                            HON. JIM COOPER

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, November 2, 2015

  Mr. COOPER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the town of 
Kingston Springs on its 50th anniversary.
  In December of 1965, a group of residents sought to incorporate and 
form a new municipality for this tight-knit community in Cheatham 
County, Tennessee. The original town serviced 290 residents with an 
annual budget of just over $2,000. The very first election produced the 
town's first group of commissioners, Raymond Mays, John Frey and Terry 
Moore--who remained public servants in the community for decades to 
come.
  Today, Kingston Springs is home to 2,771 residents and is thriving. 
With a walkable and historic downtown, 173 acres of parks and trails, a 
vibrant business community, adventurous outdoor recreation and a 
highly-rated fire protection service, its charm and character appeal to 
both residents and the entire Middle Tennessee community. In fact, 
Kingston Springs was recently named one of the safest cities in 
Tennessee and one of the top Nashville suburbs.
  It's a privilege to represent the people of Kingston Springs. I 
congratulate the entire community on a successful 50 years, and wish 
them even more success to come.

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