[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 4 (Thursday, January 27, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E18]
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                    CELEBRATING THE CITY OF LAWNDALE

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                       HON. STEVEN T. KUYKENDALL

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 27, 2000

  Mr. KUYKENDALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the City of 
Lawndale, California. Lawndale is celebrating its 40th year as an 
incorporated city.
  The City of Lawndale was originally part of a land grant known as 
Rancho Sausal-Redondo. Following the treaty of Guadalupe-Hildago in 
1848, the land was auctioned to Robert Burnett, a Scottish nobleman. 
Burnett, in turn, leased the land to ranchers Daniel and Catherine 
Freeman.
  Freeman Ranch was eventually subdivided with the establishment of a 
rail line between Los Angeles and Redondo Beach. Soon thereafter, the 
area officially appeared as Lawndale on local maps.
  Lawndale's population continued to grow throughout the years. 
Eventually, in an effort to stem annexation by surrounding communities, 
Lawndale community leaders stepped up the drive for independence, and 
on December 38, 1959, the City of Lawndale was incorporated.
  Lawndale is a culturally diverse community and an ideal place to 
raise a family and live the American Dream. Many of its residents are 
homeowners and small business entrepreneurs.
  Lawndale has thrived over the last 40 years, and as we enter the 21st 
century, Lawndale will continue to stand out as a small, unique town; 
the ``Heart of the South Bay.'' I congratulate the City of Lawndale and 
its 30,000 residents on this milestone.

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