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RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA, ON ITS 100TH
ANNIVERSARY
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HON. ILHAN OMAR
of minnesota
in the house of representatives
Monday, July 19, 2021
Ms. OMAR. Madam Speaker, I include in the Record the following proclamation.
Whereas July 21, 2021, marks the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Columbia Heights, Minnesota;
Whereas in the summer of 1847, individuals came to what was then known as Manomin to farm and build homes;
Whereas Columbia Heights quickly became a prosperous trading route, where Minnesotans grew and gathered harvests that fed countless families throughout the region;
Whereas Columbia Heights was formed as a village in 1898, became a city in 1921, and continues to be a community where all residents can feel proud to live, work, and raise their families;
Whereas Columbia Heights has successfully balanced economic growth and business development with an enduring focus on community relationships and small town charm;
Whereas, as of the date of agreement to this resolution, At only 3.5 square miles Columbia Heights boasts 15 parks, a first-rate education system, a thriving business district, accessible transportation, and the All-American City Award; and
Whereas Columbia Heights is a city with a proud history and a strong place in the heritage of the State of Minnesota and the United States: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--congratulates Columbia Heights, Minnesota on its 100th anniversary; and commends the Minnesotans who have made Columbia Heights, Minnesota the gem that it is today.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 126
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