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United States
of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 1131 CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION
Vol. 159 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2013 No. 161
House of Representatives
College Station's 751h Anniversary
Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 75th anniversary of the city of College Station, Texas
College Station has been and is the home to tens of thousands of Texas families, students, businesses, and
residents throughout the years, and I am proud to offer my congratulations on this milestone.
College Station was an unincorporated community for over 60 years before officially being incorporated as a city on
October 19, 1938.
In 1869, the Houston and Texas Central Railway was built through the area; and in 1871, College Station was chosen
as the location for what would eventually become one of the largest public universities in the Nation, Texas A&M
University.
The city got its name because the A&M campus was the focal point of community development at the time. In 1877,
the area was designated College Station, Texas, by the postal service, deriving its name from the train station located
to the west of the campus. Since incorporation in 1938, College Station's population has grown to over 97,000 today.
Over the past 75 years, College Station has served as a vibrant, supportive, and safe community for thousands of
families.
Texas A&M University is still the city's main focal point and the largest employer in the city. The university is rich in
tradition and history; and due to its supportive fan base, sporting events bring in hundreds of thousands of tourists
each year.
College Station is also the home to the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum, one of the region's most
popular tourist attractions.
College Station is a fast-growing city with a thriving economy. It has recently been recognized as one of the Nation's
best places for businesses, jobs, families, and retirees. College Station prides itself on having the fifth lowest property
tax rate among similar -sized communities in the State of Texas, and the city was recently ranked No. 5 nationally on
Forbes' list of the best small places for businesses and careers.
College Station is among the safest, the most family -friendly places in Texas, maintaining one of the best safety
ratings in the State. College Station has also been a community that comes together and shows support when
needed, whether it was the collapse of the Aggie bonfire in 1999 or the loss of one of our constables in August of last
year. Our community comes together in the midst of terrible adversities to support one another.
The residents and leadership of College Station work hard to make their city one of the best places in Texas to work,
live, and maintain an enjoyable and fulfilling life. It is my honor to represent the residents of this great city.
Madam Speaker, please join me in commemorating the city of College Station and its proud residents on their 75th
anniversary.
Before I close, I ask that all Americans continue to pray for our country during these difficult times and for the military
men and women and first responders who protect her. God bless the American people, and God bless College
Station, Texas.
BILL FLORES
Member of Conjre