[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 89 (Monday, June 23, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1292-E1293]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        IN HONOR OF THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CITY OF INDUSTRY

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                       HON. ESTEBAN EDWARD TORRES

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 23, 1997

  Mr. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the city of 
Industry on its 40th anniversary. On Saturday, June 21, 1997, the 
residents and businesses of the city of Industry will join to celebrate 
this momentous occasion.
  The city of Industry was incorporated June 18, 1957. A city devoted 
to the business community, its basic purpose is to provide a well 
organized center for industry and commerce of all types. During the 
last decade, the city of Industry has emerged as one of the leading 
industrial centers of the ``Pacific Empire Industrial Corridor.''
  In 1990, the residential population of the city of Industry was 631. 
This small residential community is represented by five city council 
members: Mayor Tom J. Durant, Mayor Pro Tem John P. Ferrero, Councilman 
Lawrence Mayo, Councilman Manuel Garcia, and Councilman Dean M. Winn.
  The community will pause its celebration, on Saturday, in remembrance 
of a dear friend and outstanding civic leader of the city of Industry. 
Mayor John Ferrero, 1912-96, served as mayor of the city of Industry 
for 39 years. His distinguished service on the city council is marked 
with dedication and commitment to the city of Industry.
  Among Mayor Ferrero's many accomplishments during his tenure was the 
official public opening of the Workman House Homestead. The homestead 
is a testimonial to the rich history of the region. Through 
interpretative programs, history comes alive as visitors explore the 
social and cultural life of three decades, significant to the site and 
the Nation: the 1840's, 1870's, and 1920's.
  The business community of the city of Industry is served by the 
Industry Manufactures Council [IMC], originally formed as the Industry 
chamber of commerce in 1962. In 1970, the chamber expanded to include 
the IMC and retained its name. The IMC is composed of individual firms 
located in the city and governed by the board of directors: President 
William White, Vice President Boyd Clarke, Secretary

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Treasurer David Perez, Director Carl Bennitt, Director John Byers, 
Director Carl Erb, Director Tom Hoffman, and Director Howard Welch.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with pride that I ask my colleagues to join me in 
congratulating the city of Industry on the 40th anniversary of its 
incorporation and sending our best wishes to the residents and 
businesses of the city of Industry for many more years of continued 
growth and prosperity.

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