[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 8] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page 10178] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]IN RECOGNITION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CITY OF LIGHTHOUSE POINT ______ HON. E. CLAY SHAW, JR. of florida in the house of representatives Tuesday, June 6, 2006 Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the wonderful city of Lighthouse Point, Florida. I am proud to have represented the residents of this city for the 26 years I have served in Congress. Incorporated on June 13, 1956, Lighthouse Point derived its name from its location under the beam of the famed Hillsboro Lighthouse. Armed with a petition signed by over 100 residents favoring incorporation, community leaders traveled to Tallahassee to seek approval. Story has it that 77 names on the petition were Republicans and they were required to re-register before incorporation approval would be given by the State's Democrat leaders. All 77 agreed to re-register as Independents and the incorporation of Lighthouse Point was approved. In 1956, approximately 150 people resided in the newly incorporated area. Most of these residents had grown up in other parts of the country during the 1920s and 1930s and many had served in WWII. What had originally been farm land was now a network of canals and residential lots providing residents with waterfront living and easy access to the Intracoastal Waterway and the ocean beyond. It was an idyllic place to make a new life for yourself and your family. In 1956, Dwight D. Eisenhower was elected President and Leroy Collins was elected Governor of Florida, both for second terms; a first class postage stamp was three cents and Elvis Presley's ``Don't Be Cruel'' was the number-one record. Today, Lighthouse Point is a thriving community of approximately 10,767 residents. It has moved from services provided by volunteers to a full service city with its own police, fire, and public works departments. Although it has grown dramatically, as has all of South Florida, it has retained its feeling of a small town community. Eighteen miles of canals, parks and numerous recreational activities and special annual events such as Keeper Days and Lighthouse ``A'' Glow all contribute to the hometown feel of Lighthouse Point. It continues to maintain its heritage and its standard of striving to be the best place to live and raise a family. Mr. Speaker, Lighthouse Point is a jewel in the landscape of South Florida. I am honored to represent the city and her residents in the U.S. House of Representatives. I am also pleased to take this opportunity to recognize and congratulate Lighthouse Point on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. ____________________