[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 27 (Friday, March 11, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                  TRIBUTE TO THE CITY OF PALO ALTO, CA

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                           HON. ANNA G. ESHOO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 10, 1994

  Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the vibrant City of 
Palo Alto, CA, on the occasion of its centennial celebration. A giant 
redwood tree is the symbol of Palo Alto's 100th birthday. It is a 
fitting reminder of the city's rich history, towering accomplishments, 
and solid future.
  Palo Alto combines the beauty, charm, and friendliness of small town 
America with educational, industrial, and cultural assets rivaling 
those of any large city. Its people share a strong commitment to 
improving their community--a commitment reflected in one of the most 
successful public school systems in the country. As the birthplace of 
Silcon Valley, the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in Palo 
Alto, where numerous new technologies and companies are launched every 
year. In addition, Palo Alto's concern for the environment has made it 
a leader in recycling, while its people's appreciation for cultural 
diversity has made the city a warm, exciting place to live and work.
  This centennial year many events and projects are taking place to 
honor Palo Alto's past and help shape its future. Concerts, events with 
sister cities in other nations, classroom and theater presentations, 
environmental inventories, a centennial calendar, and a spectacular 
birthday party are among the many events planned for 1994. The 
Centennial Endowment Fund, a generous permanent gift from the people of 
Palo Alto, will contribute to local nonprofit organizations working in 
areas such as health, housing, the arts, and the environment for many 
years to come.
  Mr. Speaker, this is a community justifiably proud of its heritage. I 
am privileged to represent a community which day in and day out speaks 
of the best of America. I ask my colleagues to join me in saluting Palo 
Alto, CA, a remarkable city celebrating 100 years of excellence.

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