[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 63 (Tuesday, May 4, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E847]
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                     A TRIBUTE TO THE CITY OF LATON

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                         HON. CALVIN M. DOOLEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 4, 1999

  Mr. DOOLEY of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
the community of Laton on celebrating their 100 year anniversary.
  In 1902, Lewelyn A. Nares and Charles A. Laton acquired land near 
Kingsburg known as ``The Laguna De Tache''. Nares and Laton transferred 
title of their holdings to ``Laguna Lands Limited'' and Charles A. 
Laton soon disappeared from the local scene. Years later, a man named 
T.J. Saunders, an Iowa native, brought a group of businessmen to the 
area forming the nucleus for the city of Laton.
  Laton has a rich history of community service. That tradition is 
exemplified by the strong ongoing commitment of the Volunteer Fire 
Department, the Lyon's Club, and other local organizations. In addition 
to providing a range of public services, each year the Laton community 
comes together for the Building Our Neighborhoods Drug Free (BOND) 
festival, which brings families together to celebrate Laton's drug-free 
environment. Community programs, including the BOND festival have made 
Laton one of the Central Valley's best places to raise a family.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating the 
city of Laton in celebrating their 100th year as a successful and 
prosperous community.

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