CELEBRATING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CITY OF SUWANEE, GEORGIA

On 2024-12-17, Representative Andrew S. Clyde (R-GA-9) delivered a floor speech titled "CELEBRATING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CITY OF SUWANEE, GEORGIA" in the House.

CELEBRATING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CITY OF SUWANEE, GEORGIA

Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024)] [House] [Pages H7291-H7292] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CELEBRATING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CITY OF SUWANEE, GEORGIA (Mr. CLYDE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. CLYDE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the city of Suwanee in Gwinnett County, Georgia. Folks have called Suwanee home for over 200 years, with Suwanee Old Town dating back as far as 1817. Yet, it wasn't until 1949 that Suwanee was officially chartered. At that time, the city was roughly 3.1 square miles, consisting of just a few hundred residents. In the 75 years since, Suwanee has flourished, more than tripling in size, and expanding its population to over 22,000 Georgians. The once small agricultural town now boasts a charming downtown community, many prosperous businesses, and beautiful parks, offering an exceptional place for families to live and work. [[Page H7292]] In fact, in Fortune's ``50 Best Places to Live for Families 2024'' in the United States, the city of Suwanee ranked 27th in the entire Nation. That is incredible. I congratulate Mayor Jimmy Burnette and the city of Suwanee on this exciting milestone. I am honored to represent the great folks of Suwanee in Congress, and I look forward to seeing the city thrive for many years to come. ____________________