[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 150 (Tuesday, October 20, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2258]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


 RECOGNIZING THE CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS, CA, ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 
                            20TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. EDWARD R. ROYCE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 20, 1998

  Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, around 1920, a developer named Edwin G. Hart 
had a vision for about 3,500 acres nestled in the hills of my district. 
Since the early 1800's, this area had been known as ``La Habra Rancho'' 
and was home to ranchers, farmers, and settlers. Edwin Hart set out to 
develop this land into a remarkable avocado growing belt, divided into 
large 5-acre parcels and profitable for all his neighbors.
  He called it ``La Habra Heights.''
  Gradually, La Habra Heights evolved from an avocado producing area to 
a tranquil residential community. Today the city of just over 7 square 
miles has maintained its unique rural character amidst urban Los 
Angeles County. The residents of this pastoral area, including a large 
horse riding population, have long enjoyed a peaceful environment in 
the hills and valleys of their community. Scenic riding trails are 
connected throughout the heights and are maintained by the Highland 
Riders. A community-based volunteer fire department has provided 
protection to its residents for 50 years.
  The city of La Habra Heights incorporated on December 4, 1978, and 
the city has continued to prosper for 20 years. I would like to extend 
my congratulations to the over 6,800 residents of this community on the 
occasion of their 20th anniversary as a city on December 4, 1998.

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