[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 7]
[House]
[Page 8770]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      STATESVILLE IS A GREAT PLACE

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from 
North Carolina (Ms. Foxx) for 5 minutes.
  Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to recognize the city of 
Statesville, North Carolina, which was recently named one of North 
Carolina's Great Places by the State's American Planning Association 
chapter.
  The Great Places in North Carolina program honors the best planning 
efforts in the State. The selected cities are celebrated for their 
active main streets and serve as models for vision, partnerships, and 
collaboration.
  Statesville is a dynamic town located in the foothills of North 
Carolina at the intersection of Interstates 77 and 40. Its vibrant main 
street is the intersection of Center and Broad Streets, which is known 
affectionately as ``The Square.''
  The Square serves as the center of this charming community known for 
its beautiful buildings, historic homes, terrific quality of life, and 
incredibly friendly people. The 223-year-old city boasts a variety of 
retail, dining, and entertainment options, with art at every corner. It 
is an honor to represent Statesville in North Carolina's Fifth 
Congressional District.

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