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         RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CITY OF OCOEE

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                          HON. DANIEL WEBSTER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 8, 2025

  Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to recognize 
and celebrate the 100 Year Anniversary of the City of Ocoee, Florida. 
Ocoee officially became a municipality in 1923 and was incorporated as 
a city in May 1925. The City of Ocoee will host their Centennial 
Celebration on Friday, May 9, 2025.
  Ocoee was first settled in the mid-1800s, near Starke Lake, southeast 
of Lake Apopka. In 1886, Dr. H.K. Clarke, Charles J. Chunn, and R.B.F. 
Roper developed the Town of Ocoee subdivision, naming it after the 
Ocoee River in Tennessee. The name ``Ocoee'' comes from the Cherokee 
word for ``apricot vine,'' which is what inspired the city's logo now 
referred to as the passion flower.
  Over the past century, the City of Ocoee has become steeped in rich 
history made up of significant moments and milestones. Generations have 
come and gone, each adding their own story to the fabric of Ocoee. 
Today, with a growing population, over 50,000 people currently call 
Ocoee home. The City of Ocoee prides itself on the quality of life it 
provides its citizens. Ocoee's unique location in the heart of Central 
Florida makes it a wonderful place to live, work and play.
  The City of Ocoee will host their Centennial Celebration on Friday, 
May 9, 2025. I join our community in celebrating this momentous 
occasion. Happy Centennial, Ocoee.

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