In Special Recognition of Findlay Being Named the Top Micropolitan Community

Floor Speech

BREAK IN TRANSCRIPT

Mr. LATTA. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize Findlay, Ohio for being recognized as the Top Micropolitan Community in the United States for the sixth year in a row. The issuing magazine, Site Selection, announced the 2020 award by describing Findlay as ``being propelled into superstar status.''

In order to be considered a micropolitan city, the area must have a population ranging from 10,000 to 50,000. Over 550 of these cities were evaluated on business growth and economic sustainability. Findlay was able to secure this award for the sixth year in a row because of their focus on residential developments in 2019 that met Site Selection's criteria.

Fostering a cooperative environment between businesses and local government has allowed for continued economic growth in Findlay. Over the past six years, 1,000 new jobs have been created in Findlay alone. This success would not be possible without the partnership and cooperation between the Findlay government, the Findlay-Hancock County Economic Development office, the Hancock County Commissioners, and the entire Findlay community.

Madam Speaker, Findlay has routinely served as an example of what a strong community and a commitment to its prosperity can do by implementing their renowned ``Findlay Formula.'' This formula continues to pay dividends and serves as an example to cities across the country.

I congratulate Findlay for another year as the Nation's top-ranked Micropolitan Community.

BREAK IN TRANSCRIPT

Source