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IN RECOGNITION OF THE CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF THE VILLAGE OF LENA
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HON. MIKE GALLAGHER
of wisconsin
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Mr. GALLAGHER. Madam Speaker, today I rise in recognition of the centennial celebration of the Village of Lena. As the Village of Lena celebrates this milestone, we look back on the outstanding history that has shaped the community. Shortly after the Civil War, the small settlement once known as Maple Valley began to grow and flourish into what is now known as the Village of Lena. In 1882, the population center moved to the present location to focus life and growth around the railroad depot. The booming development welcomed new homes, small businesses, churches, a school, a small hospital, several hotels, and social establishments. Within just three decades, on December 6, 1921, the bustling settlement became the incorporated Village of Lena under the direction of then village president, Dr. Joseph Rose.
Over the last 100 years, the Village of Lena has retained a strong identity as a dairy-farming and cheeseproducing community and a vibrant small-town with a family-friendly culture. The Village has continued to pay homage to the first settlers of the area and the rich farming history of the region by celebrating the annual Dairyfest each September. It has partnered with businesses throughout the area to host several family-friendly events including the Taste of Fall and Village of Lights which draws Wisconsinites from all over the state to experience all that the Village of Lena has to offer.
The residents of the Village of Lena are blessed to live in such a special place located in Northeast Wisconsin. With 564 residents and growing, the Village of Lena takes great pride in calling this place home for the last 100 years. The Village of Lena has continued to grow and foster a business-friendly environment for the last century. From a small settlement town to hosting Oconto County's largest employer, Saputo Cheese USA, Lena has simply continued to foster growth. I commend the close relationship between the Village and local businesses that have contributed to the success of the village and Northeast Wisconsin as a whole.
It is my honor to commemorate this historic milestone for the Village of Lena. I invite all members of this body to join me in celebrating the centennial of the Village of Lena. The Village of Lena is a true credit to Northeast Wisconsin and is deserving of the highest degree of recognition.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 211(1), Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 211(2)
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