IL. the second largest city in my State. as 1 of 10 "AllAmerican" cities for 1992. I congratulate Mayor Charles Box of Rockford. as well as the Rockford Area Chamber of Commerce and the good people of Rockford for their concerted efforts to build a strong. cohesive. supportive community. Rockford is a community of almost 140.000 people nestled along the banks of the Rock River in far northcentral Illinois. Settled primarily by Swedish immigrants. the area still retains and celebrates its Nordic roots. while recognizing the increased ethnic and racial diversity that constitute presentday Rockford. The "screw capital of the world" has now properly joined the illustrious ranks of AllAmerican cities. Mr.
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