[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 7 (Thursday, February 5, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E118]
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  HONORING THE 75TH ``DIAMOND'' ANNIVERSARY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH GATE

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                       HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 5, 1998

  Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride and honor that 
I rise today to recognize the 75th ``Diamond'' Anniversary of the City 
of South Gate, California.
  Founded on January 20, 1923, the City of South Gate is a proud 
community where families and industry flourish together. South Gate's 
successful blending of the needs of the community and industrial base 
provides residents with a safe community where families can prosper, 
industry can succeed, and diversity can thrive. Fittingly, South Gate 
has consistently ranked among the best cities in Southern California 
for its quality of life, and in 1990, won the ``All America City'' 
award from the National Civic League.
  South Gate's motto, ``Opportunity,'' is fitting for this thriving 
community. Throughout the city's history, it's opportunity that gave 
Amelia Earhart a place where she first learned to fly; it's opportunity 
that gave rise to the spectacular transportation and industrial base 
the city grows from; and it's opportunity through the city's ethnic 
diversity, safe communities, and positive youth outlets that allows 
South Gate to prosper. Whether it be religious cooperation or community 
volunteering, abundant parks or growing industries, South Gate has 
always promoted opportunity for its diverse population in order to give 
rise to success.
  To the casual observer, South Gate is seen as a place with a strong 
history of support for the promotion of the ``ideal community'' through 
individual and collective opportunity. Look deeper and one sees that 
``opportunity'' has always been a way of life for South Gate's 
citizens. Industries are thriving because of targeted incentives and 
investments in the commercial districts; residents are prospering 
because of the city's nationally recognized schools, parks, churches, 
civic groups, and recreational facilities; and the community is 
flourishing because of the unequaled protection provided by the police, 
fire, and public-works services.
  Over the past 75 years, South Gate has persevered because of its 
innovative spirit, community vitality, and diverse population. But most 
importantly, South Gate has excelled because of the opportunities given 
to its people. I congratulate South Gate on their 75th anniversary and 
for being a city whose vision and character reflect the best of 
America.

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