[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 111 (Monday, August 2, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1712]
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                     CELEBRATING THE CITY OF LOMITA

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                       HON. STEVEN T. KUYKENDALL

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, August 2, 1999

  Mr. KUYKENDALL Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the City of 
Lomita, California. Lomita is celebrating its 35th year as an 
incorporated city. The City of Lomita is widely recognized for its 
rustic, small-town atmosphere amongst the larger cities of the South 
Bay.
  Lomita was first established as a German farming community in 1907. 
The farming community continued to grow throughout the years, and in 
June of 1964, after several unsuccessful attempts, Lomita was finally 
incorporated as a city.
  While surrounding communities have experienced tremendous growth, 
Lomita has remained relatively unchanged since incorporation. Lomita's 
small town attributes attract young families in search of a safe, close 
knit community. Lomita is a culturally diverse community and it also 
boasts one of the lowest crime rates in the South Bay region. It is an 
ideal place to raise a family and live the American Dream, and many of 
its residents are homeowners and small business entrepreneurs.
  The future looks bright for the city of Lomita. Preparations are 
currently underway for an ambitious revitalization of Lomita's downtown 
area to ensure that Lomita maintains its small-town atmosphere.
  Lomita has thrived over the last 35 years, and as we enter the 21st 
century, Lomita will continue to stand out as a small, unique town of 
the South Bay. I congratulate the City of Lomita and its 20,000 
residents on this milestone.

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