Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the City of Columbus on their new community building. The Columbus Community Building is a $32 million project that will provide 75,000 square feet of space for housing a new Columbus Public Library, City Hall, City Council chamber, and community room. This project, which took about 3 years, required over 150,000 hours of labor and 1 million pounds of steel. Columbus is known as the city of power and progress, and their work over the last decade and a half is helping grow the community and setting it up for long-term success. From their health department to the Columbus Wellness Center to their STEM program, the community is building the infrastructure they need to attract families and the workforce that employers rely on. Since 2000, the community has grown about 15 percent as companies like BD Medical have invested millions to upgrade their operations. Columbus, indeed, has a bright future ahead. On behalf of the people of the First Congressional District, I congratulate the City of Columbus, Nebraska, on their new community building and all their recent success. Recognizing Colonels Thompson and Howard”