[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 109 (Tuesday, September 14, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1615-E1616]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING RANCHO SANTA FE HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S 20TH ANNIVERSARY

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                     HON. RANDY ``DUKE'' CUNNINGHAM

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 14, 2004

  Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate the Rancho 
Santa Fe Historical Society on their 20th anniversary, commemorating 
two decades of public service. The Society dedicates itself to 
preserving and documenting local history; while educating members of 
the community and visitors on such matters.

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  The Rancho Santa Fe Historical Society received national attention 
for its World War II Veterans Oral History Project. The Society has 
also published a book, Rancho Santa Fe: A California Village, which was 
just printed in its fifth edition. The book captures the distinctive 
beauty and an architectural quality of one of California's first 
planned communities through early and contemporary photographs.
  In 1989 Rancho Santa Fe was designated a California State Historic 
Landmark. The Society provides educational tours and lectures to 
students of all ages, and graciously offers their archives to 
researchers. Also, via the Architectural Review Committee, the Society 
offers expertise and advice on the preservation of historic homes.
  Mr. Speaker, I am delighted to share with you the contributions and 
accomplishments of the Rancho Santa Fe Historical Society. Their 
enthusiasm and earnest efforts over the past 20 years have contributed 
greatly to the community of Rancho Santa Fe.

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