[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 136 (Wednesday, November 24, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2138]
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  A TRIBUTE TO THE COMMUNITY OF CORONA DEL MAR ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 
                         CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

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                          HON. CHRISTOPHER COX

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 24, 2004

  Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the community of 
Corona del Mar on the occasion of its centennial celebration. 
Residents, community leaders, and City officials have been planning the 
communitywide celebration of this historic anniversary for the last 2 
years. It is with great pleasure that I recognize today the entire 
Corona del Mar citizenry for the outstanding quality of life, arts, 
education, and rich history that has made this area one of the most 
sought after places to live in America.
  On June 29, 1904, George E. Hart, a Los Angeles real estate mogul, 
signed an agreement with the Irvine Company for the purchase of a 706-
acre corner of Irvine Ranch. In early July 1904, the transaction of 
this sale and ownership was officially recorded with the County of 
Orange, and the village of Corona del Mar was born.
  A grand celebration recently brought together the entire community in 
a citywide celebration to honor the 100th birthday of Corona del Mar, 
as well as to plan for the future.
  The official Centennial Celebration, which began with an official 
launch event and gala art show, culminated with the Centennial 
Celebration on the weekend of October 14-17, 2004 in Corona del Mar.
  I would like to commend the Corona del Mar Centennial Foundation and 
Organizing Committee for its dedicated commitment to plan a first 
class, year-long communitywide celebration honoring this important time 
in Corona del Mar's history. Certainly the village itself, and the 
people who live in it, deserve the very best. It is an honor to 
represent Corona del Mar in the United States House of Representatives.

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