[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 14 (Wednesday, February 8, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E84]
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       IN RECOGNITION OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE'S 100TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 8, 2006

  Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the city of 
Glendale on its historic 100th anniversary.
  Today, the city of Glendale fills a major portion of the geographical 
triangle formed by the Sierra Madre Foothills, the L.A. River, and the 
Arroyo Seco. It was these 36,400 acres of woodland, chaparral and 
grassland inhabited by Native Americans known as Gabrielinos that 
attracted the attention of CPL Jose Maria Verdugo of the Spanish army. 
In 1798, Corporal Verdugo established title to the Rancho San Rafael. 
The Rancho included most of present day Glendale, Burbank, Eagle Rock, 
and Highland Park. In 1831, Mr. Verdugo died and passed Rancho San 
Rafael to his two children. It was not until 30 years later that the 
children divided the Rancho between them. In 1871, a court decision 
known as the ``Great Partition'' was made dissolving Rancho San Rafael 
into smaller parcels. Homes and businesses began to spring up, and in 
1887, the County Recorder finally registered the ``Town of Glendale.''
  In 1906, the city of Glendale was incorporated and consisted of 1,486 
acres. The Grand Central Airport and Southern Pacific train depot 
connected Glendale to other communities. Civic organizations were 
organized and churches thrived. During the 1920s, Brand Boulevard grew 
into a modern commercial street lined with automobile showrooms, 
stores, and banks. The population increased from 13,756 in 1920 to 
62,736 in 1930. In the 1970s a surge of development continued to make 
Glendale a bustling business center. During the 1980s and 1990s, the 
population grew dramatically with the arrival of thousands of 
immigrants from all over the world. In the year 2000, the city's 
population was about 195,000. Today, traditional neighborhood centers 
are flourishing and historic residential architecture and landmarks are 
increasingly appreciated.
  Glendale is a true jewel in the State of California. I am proud of 
the unique privilege I have had to represent the city of Glendale in 
both the State Senate and now in the U.S. Congress. I ask all Members 
of Congress to join me today in congratulating the city of Glendale on 
its centennial celebration.

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